Rakuten

    E-commerce and Internet Services · Tokyo, Japan

    Rakuten interview experiences at a glance

    Based on 6 interview experiences that candidates shared on Roundz between 2025 and Jan 2026.

    Experiences shared
    6
    Offers
    2
    Rejections
    2
    Pending or not reported
    2

    Roles candidates interviewed for

    • Software Engineer: 3 experiences
    • Software Engineer I: 2 experiences
    • Senior Software Engineer: 1 experience

    How the Rakuten interview process works

    Based on 6 Rakuten interview experiences shared on Roundz that list their rounds.

    A typical Rakuten interview has 3 rounds. The most common round types, by share of experiences, are Technical (100%), Hiring Manager (50%) and Online Assessment (33%).

    Rakuten interview rounds reported by candidates
    RoundIn experiencesDifficultyTypical length
    Technical100%Mediumabout 60 min
    Hiring Manager50%Mediumabout 60 min
    Online Assessment33%EasyNot reported
    Phone Screen17%MediumNot reported
    System Design17%HardNot reported
    HR17%EasyNot reported

    Rakuten interview FAQ

    How many rounds are in the Rakuten interview?
    Most candidates who shared their Rakuten interview on Roundz went through 3 rounds. That's the median across 6 experiences that list their rounds.
    What rounds are in the Rakuten interview process?
    The most reported rounds are Technical (100%), Hiring Manager (50%) and Online Assessment (33%), as a share of experiences that list their rounds. Candidates also report Phone Screen, System Design and HR rounds.
    Is the Rakuten interview hard?
    Candidates rated 17% of the 18 rounds they described as hard, 67% as medium and 17% as easy.
    How long is each Rakuten interview round?
    Typical lengths candidates reported: Technical about 60 min, Hiring Manager about 60 min.

    About Rakuten

    Rakuten is a Japanese electronic commerce and online retailing company. It is one of the largest e-commerce companies globally, often referred to as the "Amazon of Japan". The company offers a wide variety of services including e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications. Rakuten's ecosystem spans over 70 businesses across e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech. They operate Japan's largest internet bank and one of Japan's largest credit card companies. Rakuten is also known for its loyalty program, Rakuten Points, which is widely used across its services.

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    Employees:20,000+
    Industry:E-commerce and Internet Services
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