Process
Technical test for coding. If you pass, you get to the interview round 1, and more rounds to come. I only made it to the first interview, though, with the lead SWE and one other SWE.
Questions
Technical questions. Something about arrays.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten SWE role in Singapore.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their SWE roles in Singapore is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's SWE interview process in Singapore.
Rakuten Work Experiences
4.0
Nice Office, Too Many Meetings
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
July 3, 2025
Pros: - Nice office
- Good lunch
- Nice colleagues
Cons: - Bureaucratic, many meetings to attend.
- Slow promotions.
- Hard to propose initiatives.
4.0
Good, but not as flexible
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
August 22, 2023
Pros: Good office perks like pantry, good food, and drinks.
Cons: Mandatory return to office for 3 days. Not so flexible.
5.0
Great work-life balance in the workspace
Tools & QA Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
February 18, 2021
Pros: Wonderful colleagues and a positive work environment
Cons: None that I observed in my short time.
- 4.0Nice Office, Too Many MeetingsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJuly 3, 2025Pros: - Nice office - Good lunch - Nice colleaguesCons: - Bureaucratic, many meetings to attend. - Slow promotions. - Hard to propose initiatives.
- 4.0Good, but not as flexibleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeAugust 22, 2023Pros: Good office perks like pantry, good food, and drinks.Cons: Mandatory return to office for 3 days. Not so flexible.
- 5.0Great work-life balance in the workspaceTools & QA Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 18, 2021Pros: Wonderful colleagues and a positive work environmentCons: None that I observed in my short time.
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