I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tóquio) in Apr 2022
Interview
There were a few rounds:
- Hackerrank coding quiz
- Coding interviews
- System design
- Leadership
- Take home assignment to design a system to process videos
Depending on your level, the number of interviews increases the more senior you are.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tiu Keng Leng) in May 2023
Interview
There was a coding test done through a third-party platform. Then a general interview with one engineer and one HR member, Then a final interview with a senior engineer, The only coding assessment was during the first stage, afterwords were general questions about past experiences and future goals within the company.
First Round - online assessment consists of data structures and algorithms, Logical Reasoning, and aptitude.
Second Round - Technical interview focused mainly on tech stacks you have worked on and revolved around projects.