Application: The candidate applies for the Data Engineer position on Rakuten's website or through a job board. Initial Screening: The Rakuten HR team reviews the application and resumes to screen for basic qualifications and fit with the role. Technical Assessment: If the candidate passes the initial screening, they may be asked to complete a technical assessment to evaluate their programming and data engineering skills. Phone Interview: If the candidate passes the technical assessment, they may be invited to a phone interview with a hiring manager or team member. This interview may focus on technical skills, as well as the candidate's experience and qualifications. On-Site Interview: If the phone interview goes well, the candidate may be invited to an on-site interview at Rakuten's offices. This may include several rounds of interviews with different team members, including technical assessments and behavioral questions. Final Decision: After the on-site interview, the Rakuten team will evaluate the candidate's fit with the company culture and values, as well as their technical skills and experience. If they believe the candidate is a good fit, they may extend a job offer.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
Can you describe your experience with [specific data engineering tool or technology]? How have you approached data modeling and architecture in your previous roles? How do you ensure data accuracy and integrity in your work? Can you walk us through a particularly challenging data engineering problem you've solved in the past? How do you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the data engineering field?
Me postulé a través de una facultad o universidad. El proceso tomó 3 semanas. Acudí a una entrevista en Rakuten (Hyderabad) en dic 2025
Entrevista
Currently i am studying in IIT Hyderabad, Rakuten came to my clg for campus placements, 1st round is resume shortlist, 2nd round is dsa round, 3rd round is tech interview, i went till round 3, over 220 applied and only 2 vacancies, for the 3rd round interview they selected only 8 ppl, luckily i was 1 among them, but i didnt get selected yet
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
What's the 1 problem you faced while fine tunning the model
Me postulé en línea. El proceso tomó 1 semana. Acudí a una entrevista en Rakuten (Tokio) en ago 2025
Entrevista
asked relevant experiences and behavioral questions, no technical tests. require Japanese and English but interview in English with assistant manager and manager. require hybrid work. permanent position but will work with contract employee also.
The interview covers background, past projects, and problem-solving skills. Expect discussions on data analysis, technical expertise, and business impact. It may include SQL tests, case studies, and stakeholder communication assessments.