I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Rakuten (New York, NY) in Apr 2015
Interview
First I had phone interview then asked to complete online assessment which was quite easy based on java. Finally I had Skype interview and got the offer. But the java part was tricky as there were lot of boundary conditions. Be careful
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Strength and weakness and where do you want to see yourself after 5 years?
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.
Interview questions [1]
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.