Rakuten·Software Engineer

Rakuten Software Engineer interview experience

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TokyoPosted May 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process started the typical way: a recruiter reached out, and then I went into an online coding round with LeetCode-style mid-level questions.

After that, I had a technical interview with the hiring manager that leaned hard toward system design. The focus wasn’t just on describing components—it was on how I would reason through design choices.

Next came a manager-level round that was more personal and behavior-driven. I also remember how much the tone varied depending on who I spoke with. Some interviewers were friendly and respectful, and the interview structure felt smooth. But I also had a frustrating moment where the hiring manager reached out directly to schedule, showed up late by more than five minutes without really setting

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