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Updated 1 Dec 2024

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8 interviews found

I applied via Approached by company and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic Reasoning and DS, Algo Question and 4 Coding in java and 3 Sql commands question on grouping

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is jvm, how objects created and managed in jvm memory ?
  • Ans. 

    JVM is a virtual machine that executes Java bytecode. Objects are created and managed in JVM memory using heap and stack.

    • JVM stands for Java Virtual Machine

    • It is responsible for executing Java bytecode

    • Objects are created in JVM memory using heap and stack

    • Heap is used for storing objects and stack is used for storing method calls

    • Garbage collector is responsible for managing memory in JVM

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is polymorphism, overriding? demostrate by code example?
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on many forms. Overriding is when a subclass provides a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its parent class.

    • Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as if they are of any of their compatible types.

    • Overriding is used to provide a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its parent class.

    • Example: Animal class has a metho...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Whatis stack? live implementation in code?
  • Ans. 

    A stack is a data structure that follows the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle.

    • Stack is a linear data structure

    • Elements are added and removed from the same end called the top

    • Common operations include push (add element) and pop (remove element)

    • Stack can be implemented using arrays or linked lists

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Rakuten Software Engineer interview:
  • Java
  • SQL
  • Spring Boot
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a good knowledge of core. Try to code each concept you know.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Srinjoy Chatterjee

posted on 1 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linklist, Java OOPs concept, Spring Boot questions

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hacker earth - arrays, string and trees concept question

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Question on Spring Boot, Hibernate and Spring Cloud
  • Q2. DS Algo, binary search tree
  • Q3. Docker/kubernetes concept
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Apr 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Array string easy medium questions

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

20 questions were there to solve

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easy managerial round

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Had a live coding test with the interviewer with medium level questions and the interviewer was helpful

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design for uber
  • Ans. 

    System design for Uber involves creating a scalable and efficient platform for matching riders with drivers.

    • Use microservices architecture for scalability and flexibility

    • Implement geolocation services for real-time tracking

    • Utilize algorithms for efficient matching of riders and drivers

    • Include payment processing system for seamless transactions

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Create Hashmap, Tell about hashet and some basic questions

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Just asked about your experience,
  • Q2. Did you read rakuten book

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dont do leetcode only, try to remember some basic things in programming
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java and DSA. DSA contains of 2 medium level question

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Concept of Java , DSA and primary focus on personal project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - have strong knowledge of java features and primary focus on java 8 features and advantages.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Asked about Java basics questions and SQL queries

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about salary expectations

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

JUST BASIC CODING WITH MCQ AND MEETLE PLATFORM

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. JUST BASICS LIKE SQL,PYTHON MAINLY OOPS AND BASIC CODE LIKE PALINDROME
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. LIKE MINDTEASING QUESTIONS SITUATION BASED

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - JUST BE CONFIDENT THAT U WILL GET JOB AND ANSWER WITH CONFIDENCE
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All the questions on OOPS, Shell script, linux, c, C++, database
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Advanced questions on above areas

Rakuten Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Rakuten Software Engineer interview?
Rakuten interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Rakuten interview process are Coding Test, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Rakuten Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Rakuten. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Rakuten expect are Python, MySQL, Data Structures, PHP and Agile.
What are the top questions asked in Rakuten Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Rakuten Software Engineer interview -

  1. what is jvm, how objects created and managed in jvm memor...read more
  2. whatis stack? live implementation in co...read more
  3. what is polymorphism, overriding? demostrate by code examp...read more

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