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Updated 24 Mar, 2025
Overall Rating
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3.6/5
based on 437 reviews

negative trend 3% below industry's average

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Category Ratings

3.8

Work-life balance

3.7

Company culture

3.5

Job security

3.5

Skill development

3.3

Salary

3.3

Work satisfaction

3.0

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What employees say about Rakuten?

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Workplace insights

Hybrid

Hybrid

77% employees reported

Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

91% employees reported

Flexible timing

Flexible timing

73% employees reported

No travel

No travel

70% employees reported

Gender based rating

3.4
female

Rated by Women

75 reviews

3.6
male

Rated by Men

334 reviews

Rakuten is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 437 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with ... Read more
Rakuten is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 437 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company's work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.

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Latest Rakuten Employee Reviews

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Technology / IT
4.0

  •  posted on 24 Mar 2025

Dislikes:
Recognition takes more than 2 years
Engineering
1.0

  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025

Dislikes:
NO job security , NO one will listen to you, no hikes, no growth Never join this company... read more
  • Salary - Poor
  • +6 more
Software Development
3.0

  •  posted on 04 Mar 2025

Dislikes:
Other team lead, the manager and senior manager.
  • Skill development - Poor
  • +3 more
Product Management - Technology
3.0

  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

Dislikes:
1. Too much confusion in strategy 2. No transparency 3. Too much hierarchy in some teams
Security / Fraud
4.0

  •  posted on 13 Feb 2025

Dislikes:
No interest in expanding the team and business
  • Skill development - Poor
  • +1 more

Read Rakuten Reviews based on designations

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 Technical Lead

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3.2
 Software Engineer

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3.6
 Senior Software Engineer

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3.8
 Senior Software Engineer 2

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3.6
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Is Rakuten a good place to work for?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 from over 437 employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have an average experience working at Rakuten. Work-life balance holds the highest rating at 3.8, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.0. Read reviews about work-life balance and career growth on AmbitionBox.
How does Rakuten’s employee rating compare to the industry average?
Rakuten's employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 is below the industry average of 3.7 out of 5 for companies within the IT Services & Consulting sector. This rating suggests that Rakuten faces some challenges in employee satisfaction compared to its industry peers. It indicates that while Rakuten performs relatively well, there may be specific areas where improvements could be made to better align with or exceed the industry standard.
Does Rakuten pay their employees well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Rakuten employees rate their salary and benefits at 3.3 out of 5, based on 437 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Rakuten salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Rakuten, click here .
How is the work culture at Rakuten?
Work culture at Rakuten is rated 3.7 out of 5 by 437 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas.To read reviews specifically about work culture at Rakuten, click here .
How is the job security at Rakuten?
Based on 437 reviews on AmbitionBox, Rakuten employees rate job security at 3.5 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at Rakuten. To read reviews about job security at Rakuten, click here .
Is work from home available at Rakuten?
According to AmbitionBox, 1% of Rakuten employees work from home permanently, 22% work from the office, and 77% follow a hybrid model, based on 70 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.
How do I get a job at Rakuten?
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