I applied online. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokyo) in Feb 2022
Interview
The interview process consists of four steps.
HR Interview – An initial discussion with the HR team.
Coding Test – A two-hour assessment to evaluate coding skills.
Technical Interview – A deep dive into technical knowledge and expertise.
Offer Interview – Final discussion covering salary, benefits, and offer details.
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.