Process
First applied via agent. Then given a LeetCode-style code challenge to do. Once passed, there were 2 rounds of online interviews with the manager and team lead. Each round takes approximately 1 hour.
Questions
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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
Great Growth, No Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
March 17, 2017
Pros: Growth-oriented for career growth.
Cons: Nothing as such to say.
4.0
Good Balance, Management Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
September 29, 2024
Pros: Employee benefits:
* Good work-life balance
* Diversification
Cons: I don’t find any cons as of now, except with senior management.
3.0
Good Japanese company for foreigners?
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
July 19, 2014
Pros: Very lively and open, with new challenges every day. You will be in charge of individual services. Your contribution will be very obvious.
Cons: IT operations are slow. Some departments have very domestic thinking. Compensation is somewhat low compared to other IT companies. The company is more business-driven.
- 5.0Great Growth, No IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanMarch 17, 2017Pros: Growth-oriented for career growth.Cons: Nothing as such to say.
- 4.0Good Balance, Management IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanSeptember 29, 2024Pros: Employee benefits: * Good work-life balance * DiversificationCons: I don’t find any cons as of now, except with senior management.
- 3.0Good Japanese company for foreigners?Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanJuly 19, 2014Pros: Very lively and open, with new challenges every day. You will be in charge of individual services. Your contribution will be very obvious.Cons: IT operations are slow. Some departments have very domestic thinking. Compensation is somewhat low compared to other IT companies. The company is more business-driven.
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