Depends on which team
Depends on which team
Free food. Nice people. No Japanese language proficiency required during recruitment (but... see Cons).
Depending on the team, but mostly very hierarchical and has very confusing roles and responsibilities.
There's a language barrier. Japanese is not required for some positions, but it will limit potential improvements and growth (both team and individual). It will also introduce stress and anxiety for some.
There are a lot of bosses and only few leaders.
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Rakuten Interview Experiences
Software Engineer
There is an online programming test on Codibility and a video-recorded interview (questions sent out in an email). Will be contacted for the 1st interview if the test is passed. 1st interview: Skype interview (as I'm not living in Japan): technical
Software Engineer
The first round was a Skype interview, with no explanation of the topic. The interview was with two people, one Japanese and one foreigner, both speaking English. One of them asked general interview questions, and the other asked technical questions.
Software Engineer
The first round of the interview focused on discussing my projects and the courses I have completed. The second round primarily assessed my interest in working in Japan, and the interviewer also explained the salary structure.
Software Engineer
Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanApril 1, 2016There is an online programming test on Codibility and a video-recorded interview (questions sent out in an email). Will be contacted for the 1st interview if the test is passed. 1st interview: Skype interview (as I'm not living in Japan): technical
Software Engineer
Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanJune 1, 2018The first round was a Skype interview, with no explanation of the topic. The interview was with two people, one Japanese and one foreigner, both speaking English. One of them asked general interview questions, and the other asked technical questions.
Software Engineer
Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanDecember 1, 2021The first round of the interview focused on discussing my projects and the courses I have completed. The second round primarily assessed my interest in working in Japan, and the interviewer also explained the salary structure.
