I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Bengaluru) in Nov 2024
Interview
1. HR Screening: An initial conversation with HR to discuss your background, career goals, and basic fit for the role and company culture.
2. Technical Round 1: A technical interview focusing on foundational coding skills, data structures, and algorithms. You may be asked to solve coding problems and explain your approach.
3. Technical Round 2: A more advanced technical interview that may include complex problem-solving, system design, or deeper discussions on relevant technologies like cloud platforms, microservices, or distributed systems.
4. Techno-Managerial Round: A mix of technical and behavioral questions to assess your problem-solving approach, teamwork, and decision-making. You may discuss past projects and scenarios that highlight your leadership and collaboration skills.
5. Final HR Discussion: The concluding HR round to cover any remaining questions regarding compensation, benefits, and next steps in the hiring process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design a high-level architecture for a chat application and explain it.
Applied online. Initial screening with the hiring manager. Questions from resume. Technologies used. Java basic questions. Salary expectations. About the role and team. Leetcode question - no coding - just mention the approach. System design question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Leetcode question - no coding - just mention the approach. System design question.
Disorganized, no HR reached out to discuss about the administrative details and salary and benefits, the hiring manager reached out directly, scheduled a meeting and asked about HR questions(visa, RTO etc.)
The hiring manager was late for over 5 mins minutes, no apologies, no greetings. Negative experience
The interview covered Python libraries, networking, and my software engineering experience. While questions were basic, they can be tricky for seniors. Review your definitions alongside your past projects to succeed.