Software Engineer Interview Experience - Tokyo, Japan
December 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The first round of the interview focused on discussing my projects and the courses I have completed.
The second round primarily assessed my interest in working in Japan, and the interviewer also explained the salary structure.
Questions
Would you like to work in Japan?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Tokyo, Tokyo.
Success Rate
35%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Tokyo, Tokyo is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral40%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Tokyo, Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
Friendly Team, Outdated Tech
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
December 13, 2022
Pros: Free lunch, dinner, flexible working. Everyone friendly.
Cons: Use old technologies. No relationship between the engineer and HR team.
3.0
Wfh Flexibility, Isolation
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
December 1, 2025
Pros: - WFH
- Flexi work style
Cons: - Less interaction with employees
- Heavy documentation reliance at work
4.0
NA
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
November 24, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Not many cons are there.
- 5.0Friendly Team, Outdated TechSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanDecember 13, 2022Pros: Free lunch, dinner, flexible working. Everyone friendly.Cons: Use old technologies. No relationship between the engineer and HR team.
- 3.0Wfh Flexibility, IsolationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanDecember 1, 2025Pros: - WFH - Flexi work styleCons: - Less interaction with employees - Heavy documentation reliance at work
- 4.0NASoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanNovember 24, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Not many cons are there.
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