A good stepping stone on the path to greater things
A good stepping stone on the path to greater things
Cool CEO
Free lunch
Cheap coffee
Chance to work with great people from all over the world
Looks good on the CV when moving on within Japan
Everyone leaves after 2 years or so.
Lots of useless procedures and meetings.
Heavy on company politics.
Stock option compensation feels like a scam.
There is more to becoming a global company than TOEIC.
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Senior Software Engineer
I had given the first test on Codility and then availed a Zoom interview. Their associates think that they are the boss of the world and they just take the interview for the sake of formality. I am sure that Rakuten does not have a skilled workforce
Senior Software Engineer
Don't go through third parties for interviews at Rakuten. Rakuten conducts fake interviews. Despite doing well, they block your number after the final round is conducted. Such a waste of time.
Senior Software Engineer
The first interview will be with a recruiter. In this stage, you will introduce yourself and talk about your professional experience. It mainly focuses on evaluating your English communication skills, cultural fit, and overall background. The second
Senior Software Engineer
Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanFebruary 7, 2020I had given the first test on Codility and then availed a Zoom interview. Their associates think that they are the boss of the world and they just take the interview for the sake of formality. I am sure that Rakuten does not have a skilled workforce
Senior Software Engineer
IndiaSeptember 1, 2025Don't go through third parties for interviews at Rakuten. Rakuten conducts fake interviews. Despite doing well, they block your number after the final round is conducted. Such a waste of time.
Senior Software Engineer
TokyoAugust 1, 2025The first interview will be with a recruiter. In this stage, you will introduce yourself and talk about your professional experience. It mainly focuses on evaluating your English communication skills, cultural fit, and overall background. The second
