Software Engineer Interview Experience - Tokyo, Tokyo
November 14, 2025
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
First is an HR interview where you talk casually with them and to understand your background.
Second is technical, where you talk about what you have learned and what you are good at. You will also need to answer some technical questions they ask you.
Lastly, human resources again.
Questions
What was your thesis about?
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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
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.
3.0
Friendly But Rigid Team
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
July 12, 2025
Pros: Friendly environment and focus on the goal.
Cons: It should adopt more Western culture for flexibility.
- 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.
- 3.0Friendly But Rigid TeamSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanJuly 12, 2025Pros: Friendly environment and focus on the goal.Cons: It should adopt more Western culture for flexibility.
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