Process
One online round was conducted on Codility. I was told that I need to attend the next round after 1.5 weeks. I still haven't finished the interview yet. I will add the experience later.
Questions
Simple problem that can be solved under 10 minutes.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten SWE role in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their SWE roles in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's SWE interview process in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
Tech Good, No Issues
Senior Java Developer • Current Employee
Dalian, Liaoning, China
May 26, 2025
Pros: Tech good. Tech good. Tech good.
Cons: No disadvantage. No disadvantage. No disadvantage.
5.0
Learning Loops, Persistent Problem Solver
DevOps Engineer • Current Employee
Dalian, Liaoning, China
December 1, 2021
Pros: Keep learning. Keep patience to resolve problems.
Cons: Keep thinking. Fall into a dead loop.
2.0
Good for starting a company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
January 12, 2023
Pros: Free meals 3x/day.
Performance-based bonus 2x/year.
Cons: Low salary. Department direction is unclear.
- 5.0Tech Good, No IssuesSenior Java Developer • Current EmployeeDalian, Liaoning, ChinaMay 26, 2025Pros: Tech good. Tech good. Tech good.Cons: No disadvantage. No disadvantage. No disadvantage.
- 5.0Learning Loops, Persistent Problem SolverDevOps Engineer • Current EmployeeDalian, Liaoning, ChinaDecember 1, 2021Pros: Keep learning. Keep patience to resolve problems.Cons: Keep thinking. Fall into a dead loop.
- 2.0Good for starting a companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJanuary 12, 2023Pros: Free meals 3x/day. Performance-based bonus 2x/year.Cons: Low salary. Department direction is unclear.
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