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      Software Engineer Interview

      Jan 14, 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Singapore
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Rakuten (Singapore) in Jan 2016

      Interview

      I applied through consultancy. After one week, I received mail regarding online test and pre- recorded video interview. Online test comprises one coding question and video interview has five behavioural questions.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Online test comprises one coding question with 1hour time limit. Q: "Find the area of two intersecting rectangles".
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      Question 2

      Pre-recorded video interview questions: Q1 : What is your name? Why Rakuten?
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      Question 3

      Q2: What is your greatest strength? How does it helpful in peak performance? Give an Example.
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      Question 4

      Q3: What is your career goal and career plan? How does this job fit for your career plan?
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      Question 5

      Q3:What is your technical background? how do your skills useful in company's success?
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      17

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      Software Engineer Interview

      May 21, 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Toronto, ON
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Rakuten (Toronto, ON)

      Interview

      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.
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      Software Developer Interview

      Apr 28, 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Francisco, CA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Rakuten (San Francisco, CA)

      Interview

      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

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Can you work 4 days onsite?
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      Software Engineer Interview

      Apr 1, 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Tokyo
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokyo)

      Interview

      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.