Does Rakuten Symphony pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rakuten Symphony employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rakuten Symphony. This rating has improved by 22% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rakuten Symphony?

84% of Rakuten Symphony employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rakuten Symphony 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rakuten Symphony?

Software Engineer (98) , Senior Software Engineer (38) , Associate Software Engineer (28) , Member Of Technical Staff (22) , Devops Engineer (14) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (10) , Senior Technical Lead (10) , Software Developer (10) , Product Manager (9) , Senior Member of Technical Staff (9) , Technical Lead (9) , Manager (8) , Engineer (7) , Project Manager (6) , SMTS - Senior Member of Technical Staff (6)

What are the pros of working at Rakuten Symphony according to real employee reviews?

"good work life balance in office" ((in 48 reviews)); "work culture is good for all employees" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good learning opportunities and scope for career growth" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good salary good hike good tech stack" ((in 18 reviews)); "Team is Supportive" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rakuten Symphony according to real employee reviews?

"poor management with no proper planning," ((in 27 reviews)); "However, within a mere year, the entire team, including senior managers and architects, faced abrupt layoffs." ((in 10 reviews)); "No work from home allowed" ((in 10 reviews)); "Managers need to improve in terms of their managerial skills, sometimes behave as dictator." ((in 8 reviews)); "Fixed working hours." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rakuten Symphony layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rakuten Symphony layoffs and their outlook for job security at Rakuten Symphony in 2026.

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4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(608 total reviews)

Mickey Mikitani

90% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

Rakuten Symphony has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 608 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rakuten Symphony employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

608 reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2026

Great exposure to advanced technologies and deployment

Senior aiml engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Open to adopting new changes and technologies specifically in AI. - Working on state-of-the-art models. - Gaining strong exposure to Generative AI, Computer Vision (CV), and traditional Machine Learning algorithms. - Got experience working on the deployment side of products.

Cons

- Not for now, as such.

5.0

Jun 9, 2026

Fantastic work culture with strong support and growth opportunities

Manager finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had a great experience working at Rakuten Symphony India Private Limited. The company provides an excellent work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The leadership team is supportive and values employee contributions, creating a culture of trust and transparency. The organization offers exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects, which helps employees grow both professionally and personally. Work-life balance is respected, and colleagues are highly skilled, approachable, and supportive. The company also invests in employee development through training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and career growth opportunities. Overall, Rakuten Symphony is a fantastic place to build a career, gain valuable experience, and work alongside talented professionals. Pros: Great work culture, supportive management, learning opportunities, innovative projects, and career growth.

Cons

None that significantly impacted my experience.

4.0

Jun 8, 2026

Great place to work

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leaning, work with diverse people. Cross domain exposure.

Cons

Improvement required in Office premises and IT assets

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