Process
Apply - Coding test - 1st interview & 2nd interview in a day
I think the interview process is pretty tough. Anyway, you can get out of the interview room with a job offer.
Questions
Did you ever read the book 'Rakuten Style'?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 75 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Tokyo.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Tokyo is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive51%
Neutral33%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
4.0
Work-life balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Japan, Japan
September 16, 2025
Pros: It's easy to get a job here.
Cons: Sometimes work-life balance is hard.
2.0
Just consider gaining experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
April 10, 2018
Pros: - Good work-life balance;
- Flexible hours;
Cons: - The projects are a big mess, and there are a lot of non-automated things that make you lose many hours.
- Very old technology.
- Salaries are below average.
- Racist jokes and bullying each other are common.
4.0
Great Balance, Good Tech
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 30, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and tech stack.
Cons: No cons, happy to work here.
- 4.0Work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJapan, JapanSeptember 16, 2025Pros: It's easy to get a job here.Cons: Sometimes work-life balance is hard.
- 2.0Just consider gaining experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBamberg, Bavaria, GermanyApril 10, 2018Pros: - Good work-life balance; - Flexible hours;Cons: - The projects are a big mess, and there are a lot of non-automated things that make you lose many hours. - Very old technology. - Salaries are below average. - Racist jokes and bullying each other are common.
- 4.0Great Balance, Good TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 30, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and tech stack.Cons: No cons, happy to work here.
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