I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokyo) in Mar 2016
Interview
First I completed a programming test online. After that they gave a date for an Skype interview. The interview lasted around 45 minutes with the 3 interviewers asking me questions about my personality and also some technical ones about the languages and practices I knew. Lastly they asked about why Rakuten and why their branch in special
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.