Process
I got a coding exercise that needed to be completed within the hour. The algorithm was pretty easy; you just have to think about it on paper before you start coding. Solved and passed their test cases.
Questions
Complete a typical algorithm coding exercise.
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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
26%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive37%
Neutral44%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
Software Engineer - Rakuten, Tokyo
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
August 26, 2024
Pros: - Free food
- Great work-life balance
Cons: - Less scope of promotion
- Less pay
1.0
Networking Great, Blame Game Awful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
October 30, 2018
Pros: Diverse group of people.
Lots of networking opportunities.
Cons: The low salary is the least of the problems. Everyone just tries to put the blame on one another instead of getting things done. No one takes responsibility and learns from their mistakes.
3.0
Looking closely from outside
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
July 7, 2016
Pros: The current products generate well, cash flow is good. We are trying to find a new increasing point. Multi-culture is mixed with Japan's traditional business style.
Cons: Low efficiency and office politics do harm to the company. There should be strict regulations to control outsourcing and partnerships.
- 3.0Software Engineer - Rakuten, TokyoSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanAugust 26, 2024Pros: - Free food - Great work-life balanceCons: - Less scope of promotion - Less pay
- 1.0Networking Great, Blame Game AwfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanOctober 30, 2018Pros: Diverse group of people. Lots of networking opportunities.Cons: The low salary is the least of the problems. Everyone just tries to put the blame on one another instead of getting things done. No one takes responsibility and learns from their mistakes.
- 3.0Looking closely from outsideSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanJuly 7, 2016Pros: The current products generate well, cash flow is good. We are trying to find a new increasing point. Multi-culture is mixed with Japan's traditional business style.Cons: Low efficiency and office politics do harm to the company. There should be strict regulations to control outsourcing and partnerships.
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