Process
Applied through job portals.
First round with HR over phone to check on interest and basic skill sets.
Four rounds onsite:
- One written test
- Two technical rounds
- One generic round to check on problem-solving skills
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Technical Lead role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Technical Lead roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Technical Lead interview process in United States.
Rakuten Work Experiences
1.0
Too much politics and low pay
Technical Lead • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 27, 2025
Pros: Great work opportunity. Good focus on AI.
Cons: Too much senior level politics. Multiple reorgs. Very low pay and too much pay difference between peers.
5.0
Amazing Culture, Long Hours
Technical Lead • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 19, 2021
Pros: Amazing culture.
Happening place to work.
Management is really good.
Cons: Long working hours.
No work-life balance.
4.0
Cutting Edge, But Slow Processes
Technical Lead • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 2, 2025
Pros: Cutting-edge technology is used in the projects.
Cons: Very process-oriented, which sometimes hinders productivity.
- 1.0Too much politics and low payTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 27, 2025Pros: Great work opportunity. Good focus on AI.Cons: Too much senior level politics. Multiple reorgs. Very low pay and too much pay difference between peers.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Long HoursTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 19, 2021Pros: Amazing culture. Happening place to work. Management is really good.Cons: Long working hours. No work-life balance.
- 4.0Cutting Edge, But Slow ProcessesTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 2, 2025Pros: Cutting-edge technology is used in the projects.Cons: Very process-oriented, which sometimes hinders productivity.
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