I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tiu Keng Leng) in May 2023
Interview
There was a coding test done through a third-party platform. Then a general interview with one engineer and one HR member, Then a final interview with a senior engineer, The only coding assessment was during the first stage, afterwords were general questions about past experiences and future goals within the company.
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.