Process
The first round is an online code test. It is about the area overlapped by two rectangles.
The second is a Skype interview with two of their technical engineers.
They will ask you to introduce yourself first. Then, it is the question session.
They like asking some fundamental questions, such as questions about operating systems and compilers, so study them well.
They will also ask you some questions about projects you have done or are doing.
I am waiting for the third round.
Questions
Some questions about my current project and when it will be done.
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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
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Tokyo is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 5.0Good Balance, Random DepartmentsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanMay 22, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance, vast tech stack for freshers.Cons: Random allotment of department, less yearly paid leaves.
- 4.0Great WLB, polite and kindly colleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, Taipei City, TaiwanOctober 16, 2022Pros: Great WLB, polite and kind colleagues.Cons: Low salary, lack of benefits.
- 4.0Good Learning, Low SalarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJapan, Pennsylvania, United StatesApril 3, 2024Pros: Good Learning Good Benefits Good work-life balanceCons: Base salary is not competitive. More customer focus, less employee focus. Strict management (kinda).
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