Process
The first round is a programming test and an online interview. The programming test was an easy array problem on Codility. It started with a small tutorial teaching you how to use the tool. Then you have 60 minutes to complete. It took me 20 minutes to finish (I finished in 5 minutes and took 15 to test my code). The online interview asked three questions which were included in previous emails. Right now, I am waiting for the second round interview.
Questions
In the email, I was told that you have 2 minutes to answer each of the questions during the online interview. But in fact, you have 5 minutes.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
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Rakuten Work Experiences
- 4.0Life at Rakuten PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JapanJuly 16, 2025Pros: It's like more Western culture in the office, unlike other Japanese companies. You will work with Indian, Chinese, and Western people. You don't need Japanese; even Japanese people speak English.Cons: I don't see any growth here.
- 1.0Good company policy, bad department politicsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 18, 2024Pros: Company policies are good, including free food and other perks.Cons: Department-wise, the company atmosphere changes. The one I work in doesn't pay on par compared to different departments in the same organization.
- 5.0Great Learning, Daunting BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanApril 18, 2023Pros: You can learn a lot. Free meals three times a day. English friendly.Cons: Bureaucracy can sometimes be very daunting.
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