5.0
Nov 13, 2025
Current employee, more than 5 years
San Mateo, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Rakuten is a great place to work with a strong engineering culture, supportive leadership, and plenty of opportunities to grow. Benefits and perks are solid in many regions: free meals, snacks, flexible hours, and the chance to work on emerging tech.
Cons
The company sometimes jumps into new initiatives, third-party tools or services too quickly without fully vetting long-term impact or integration plans, which can lead to half-baked solutions and technical debt down the line. Some teams report management with limited hands-on technical experience, which can impact project direction and morale.