I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokio) in Aug 2016
Interview
For the first step, they ask me to complete online Codility test and one pre-recorded video interview. Both are really easy to complete and really basic questions. After finished that step they ask me to face to face Skype interview and I'm waiting now.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Rakuten (Hong Kong) in Oct 2015
Interview
i was asked to attend a online programming test and interview video. the online programming test was not that much difficult, however you really need to be careful as it easily get trapped. all interview questions are emailed in advance, you just need to prepared before.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what do you know about Rakutun and why do you think you are capable of this position?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokio) in Jun 2016
Interview
The process took a long time. One coding test and three Skype interviews. The first interview was technical interview and the second one was more like a behavioral interview. The interviewer were nice. Between the second and the third interview, I was required to read a book written by the CEO of Rakuten and submit a report.