Software Engineer(Internship) applicants have rated the interview process at Rakuten with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 42% positive. To compare, the company-average is 44.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer(Internship) roles take an average of 45 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Rakuten overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Rakuten as a Software Engineer(Internship) according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 25%
Phone interview: 20%
One on one interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 10%
Other: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Drug test: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Skills test: 5%
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Rakuten (Boston, MA) in Nov 2019
Interview
There are a lot of behaviour questions. There is no code tests in the interview. Please prepare well for all the projects you have made. They may dive deep into details.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you choose Rakuten? What's your weak point and your strong point?
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.