Rakuten·Software Engineer

Rakuten Software Engineer interview experience

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TokyoPosted Dec 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through a fairly gentle graduate recruitment flow.

I first filled out an entry sheet, then was invited to a coding test. The test felt at an easy, LeetCode-style level, and after that I had an online interview where I could speak in English. The interviewers included a VP and a manager, and although I expected it to be more intense, the coding side and the discussion felt straightforward overall.

The schedule and format made it easier for me to stay calm: there was a clear progression from the initial screening materials to coding and then the live conversation. At the same time, I remember sensing some stress in the room during the actual

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