Rakuten·Software Engineer

Rakuten Software Engineer interview experience

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TokyoPosted Dec 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first contact came through LinkedIn, and the initial interview was tied to a contract setup rather than a straight permanent role.

The idea was that after performance, they’d decide whether it would become permanent. After the interview, the feedback timeline was fast—within a couple of days.

The process also included a manager-focused conversation where they asked about my past experience and why I wanted the role. It felt like they were clarifying what I’d be doing and whether my motivation and background matched what they expected to see during the contract period.

Difficulty-wise it stayed in the “average” range, and the process felt organized in how they managed the decision points. While the interviews themselves

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