I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokyo) in Apr 2014
Interview
Interview is about an 1hour. There are no fixed questions. technical talk started by ice breaking question to explain my experiences so far and Interviewer asked questions based on my past experiences.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Not difficult questions but get ready for simple algorithms and questions like `how did you manage error on web server` etc..
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.