Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Rakuten with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 44% positive. To compare, the company-average is 44.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 36 days to get hired, when considering 175 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Rakuten overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Rakuten as a Software Engineer according to 175 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 22%
One on one interview: 17%
Phone interview: 16%
Group panel interview: 10%
Background check: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Personality test: 7%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokyo) in Oct 2016
Interview
I had a simple coding test and a video interview. The coding test is about calculating area of rectangles using given coordinates. The video interview consists of five general questions and you have 5 minutes to answer each questions. I am waiting for reply now.
Please tell us your technical background and how you will be able to contribute to the success of the company. If you already have work experience, please share that as well.
Applied online. Initial screening with the hiring manager. Questions from resume. Technologies used. Java basic questions. Salary expectations. About the role and team. Leetcode question - no coding - just mention the approach. System design question.
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Question 1
Leetcode question - no coding - just mention the approach. System design question.
Disorganized, no HR reached out to discuss about the administrative details and salary and benefits, the hiring manager reached out directly, scheduled a meeting and asked about HR questions(visa, RTO etc.)
The hiring manager was late for over 5 mins minutes, no apologies, no greetings. Negative experience
The interview covered Python libraries, networking, and my software engineering experience. While questions were basic, they can be tricky for seniors. Review your definitions alongside your past projects to succeed.