The whole process took about 3 months, from application day to getting the letter. The codility questions were very basic, and for the video interview, they provided me with the questions beforehand on the description email, allowing me to prepare the optimal answers.
After that, I was given a chance to do a skype interview with 3 members of the company's headquarters in japan. I felt that the interview was more focused on figuring out if I would fit in to the company, rather than focusing on testing my skills required for the internship. There were very little technical questions throughout the whole interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your long term plans for your career, and how would this internship affect that?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Rakuten (Bengaluru) in Nov 2025
Interview
The first round was primarily resume-based, discussing projects, skills, and experience. The second round involved a detailed evaluation of core computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
System design of project
Sorting algos and a basic recursion question
I applied online. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tampa, FL)
Interview
The Rakuten Software Engineer Intern interview process includes an initial HR screening, followed by online coding challenges and technical interviews focusing on algorithms, data structures, and system design. It concludes with a final HR interview to assess cultural fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain how lazy loading is implemented in your current tech stack, and how it impacts the performance and scalability of your applications?
There were two interviewers asking about some tech stuffs used in their team. There were no coding interview problem. It was pretty simple and easy. It was around 30 - 40 mins interview.