Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better.
The Role
Rakuten Kobo is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Corporate and Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic legal team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring Kobo's continued adherence to a complex and evolving global regulatory landscape. Working closely with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding Kobo's operations and reputation across our international markets, directly contributing to our global success and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Global Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis:
Proactively monitor and analyze new and evolving global legislation and regulations impacting Rakuten Kobo's operations, with a focus on areas such as e-commerce, content distribution, consumer protection, and financial services (excluding hardware device compliance laws and regulations, and privacy-related legislation).Develop and present concise summaries and actionable recommendations for the legal team and relevant business stakeholders regarding potential impacts and required adjustments.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and anticipated regulatory trends in key operational jurisdictions.
Corporate Filings & Subsidiary Compliance
Manage and oversee corporate filings for Rakuten Kobo's subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete submission to relevant authorities.Monitor and ensure compliance with local corporate governance requirements, business registrations, and other statutory obligations for all international entities.Act as a central point of contact for external legal counsel regarding local compliance matters in various jurisdictions.Assist with the establishment and dissolution of corporate entities as needed.
Rakuten Internal Compliance & Reporting
Ensure Rakuten Kobo's adherence to all Rakuten Group internal compliance policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.Act as the primary liaison with the Rakuten Group company compliance function regarding compliance training, initiatives, and reporting.Prepare and submit regular compliance reports to Rakuten Group as required.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with internal hardware product compliance specialists to ensure a holistic approach to Kobo's overall regulatory compliance efforts.Collaborate effectively with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team on various legal projects and initiatives as needed.Assist in the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures.Maintain organized records and documentation related to compliance activities.
The Skillset
Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a strong asset.4-6 years of progressive experience in a corporate compliance, regulatory affairs, or in-house legal counsel role, preferably within a global organization.Proven experience in monitoring and interpreting complex legal and regulatory frameworks.Demonstrated experience with corporate secretarial duties, corporate filings, and managing subsidiary compliance across multiple jurisdictions.Strong understanding of global e-commerce laws and consumer protection regulations.Excellent research, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, concise business advice.High level of attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work independently, proactively manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Why Kobo
Be part of a global company that is passionate about reading and technology.Work with a talented and collaborative legal team.Opportunity to make a significant impact on Kobo's global operations and shape our compliance framework.Competitive salary and benefits package.A dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of Toronto.
The Perks
Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environmentSubsidized in-office lunchesFull benefits starting from your first dayPaid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matchingMonthly commuting allowance for those who are hybridLifestyle spending accountTalent and development training budgetFree Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobookWeekly Kobo Tech University sessionsMaternity/paternity leave top upDog friendly office
About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global e-commerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e-reading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
#RKIND
Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team
Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the Compensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for stock options, health, vision, dental insurance, RRSP matching, Personal Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.
CAD $97,020.00 - 147,020.00 annually
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Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better.
The Role
Rakuten Kobo is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Corporate and Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic legal team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring Kobo's continued adherence to a complex and evolving global regulatory landscape. Working closely with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding Kobo's operations and reputation across our international markets, directly contributing to our global success and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Global Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis:
Proactively monitor and analyze new and evolving global legislation and regulations impacting Rakuten Kobo's operations, with a focus on areas such as e-commerce, content distribution, consumer protection, and financial services (excluding hardware device compliance laws and regulations, and privacy-related legislation).Develop and present concise summaries and actionable recommendations for the legal team and relevant business stakeholders regarding potential impacts and required adjustments.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and anticipated regulatory trends in key operational jurisdictions.
Corporate Filings & Subsidiary Compliance
Manage and oversee corporate filings for Rakuten Kobo's subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete submission to relevant authorities.Monitor and ensure compliance with local corporate governance requirements, business registrations, and other statutory obligations for all international entities.Act as a central point of contact for external legal counsel regarding local compliance matters in various jurisdictions.Assist with the establishment and dissolution of corporate entities as needed.
Rakuten Internal Compliance & Reporting
Ensure Rakuten Kobo's adherence to all Rakuten Group internal compliance policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.Act as the primary liaison with the Rakuten Group company compliance function regarding compliance training, initiatives, and reporting.Prepare and submit regular compliance reports to Rakuten Group as required.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with internal hardware product compliance specialists to ensure a holistic approach to Kobo's overall regulatory compliance efforts.Collaborate effectively with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team on various legal projects and initiatives as needed.Assist in the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures.Maintain organized records and documentation related to compliance activities.
The Skillset
Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a strong asset.4-6 years of progressive experience in a corporate compliance, regulatory affairs, or in-house legal counsel role, preferably within a global organization.Proven experience in monitoring and interpreting complex legal and regulatory frameworks.Demonstrated experience with corporate secretarial duties, corporate filings, and managing subsidiary compliance across multiple jurisdictions.Strong understanding of global e-commerce laws and consumer protection regulations.Excellent research, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, concise business advice.High level of attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work independently, proactively manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Why Kobo
Be part of a global company that is passionate about reading and technology.Work with a talented and collaborative legal team.Opportunity to make a significant impact on Kobo's global operations and shape our compliance framework.Competitive salary and benefits package.A dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of Toronto.
The Perks
Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environmentSubsidized in-office lunchesFull benefits starting from your first dayPaid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matchingMonthly commuting allowance for those who are hybridLifestyle spending accountTalent and development training budgetFree Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobookWeekly Kobo Tech University sessionsMaternity/paternity leave top upDog friendly office
About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global e-commerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e-reading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
#RKIND
Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team
Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the Compensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for stock options, health, vision, dental insurance, RRSP matching, Personal Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.
CAD $97,020.00 - 147,020.00 annually
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making
reading lives better .
The Role
Rakuten Kobo is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Corporate and Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic legal team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring Kobo's continued adherence to a complex and evolving global regulatory landscape. Working closely with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding Kobo's operations and reputation across our international markets, directly contributing to our global success and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Global Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis:
Proactively monitor and analyze new and evolving global legislation and regulations impacting Rakuten Kobo's operations, with a focus on areas such as e-commerce, content distribution, consumer protection, and financial services (excluding hardware device compliance laws and regulations, and privacy-related legislation).
Develop and present concise summaries and actionable recommendations for the legal team and relevant business stakeholders regarding potential impacts and required adjustments.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and anticipated regulatory trends in key operational jurisdictions.
Corporate Filings & Subsidiary Compliance
Manage and oversee corporate filings for Rakuten Kobo's subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete submission to relevant authorities.
Monitor and ensure compliance with local corporate governance requirements, business registrations, and other statutory obligations for all international entities.
Act as a central point of contact for external legal counsel regarding local compliance matters in various jurisdictions.
Assist with the establishment and dissolution of corporate entities as needed.
Rakuten Internal Compliance & Reporting
Ensure Rakuten Kobo's adherence to all Rakuten Group internal compliance policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Act as the primary liaison with the Rakuten Group company compliance function regarding compliance training, initiatives, and reporting.
Prepare and submit regular compliance reports to Rakuten Group as required.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with internal hardware product compliance specialists to ensure a holistic approach to Kobo's overall regulatory compliance efforts.
Collaborate effectively with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team on various legal projects and initiatives as needed.
Assist in the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures.
Maintain organized records and documentation related to compliance activities.
The Skillset
Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a strong asset.
4-6 years of progressive experience in a corporate compliance, regulatory affairs, or in-house legal counsel role, preferably within a global organization.
Proven experience in monitoring and interpreting complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated experience with corporate secretarial duties, corporate filings, and managing subsidiary compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of global e-commerce laws and consumer protection regulations.
Excellent research, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, concise business advice.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently, proactively manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Why Kobo
Be part of a global company that is passionate about reading and technology.
Work with a talented and collaborative legal team.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on Kobo's global operations and shape our compliance framework.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of Toronto.
The Perks
Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment
Subsidized in-office lunches
Full benefits starting from your first day
Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching
Monthly commuting allowance for those who are hybrid
Lifestyle spending account
Talent and development training budget
Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
Maternity/paternity leave top up
Dog friendly office
About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global e-commerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e-reading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
#RKIND
Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
Always improve, Always Advance
- Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professiona l - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika
- Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction
- The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!!
- Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team
Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more:
https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the Compensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for stock options, health, vision, dental insurance, RRSP matching, Personal Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.
CAD $97,020.00 - 147,020.00 annually
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A leading digital bookseller in Toronto is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Developer to enhance their reporting suite using Google BigQuery and visualization tools like Tableau. The role involves creating intuitive dashboards, optimizing SQL pipelines, and conducting insightful analyses to aid business decisions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of BI development experience. The company promotes a casual working environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance and offers various competitive perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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A global technology leader in Toronto is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the privacy engineering team. The role involves leading the design of scalable and reliable systems focused on user data privacy and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. This position also entails collaboration with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions while mentoring engineers in secure coding practices. Attractive compensation and benefits are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
for more information.**Job Description:**Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community.Rakuten is the most rewarding way to shop, giving millions of members Cash Back when they buy from their favorite brands. As a leading shopping platform, Rakuten partners with thousands of top brands across apparel, beauty and wellness, grocery, travel, on-demand services, subscriptions, and dining, helping members save on everyday purchases. Since 1999, Rakuten members have earned more than $4.6 billion in Cash Back, making it the largest Cash Back platform of its kind. Learn more at Rakuten.com.**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a visionary Principal Android Engineer to lead the evolution of our client application architecture and platform capabilities. You’ll define and drive the technical direction for Android across core frameworks, dynamic rendering systems, and design system integrations that power scalable mobile experiences.You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to deliver high-performance, accessible, and localized mobile applications. As a technical leader, you will shape reusable application frameworks, UI component systems, and SDK integrations that enable consistent and high-quality implementations across multiple client platforms.This high-impact position influences architectural standards, mentor engineers, and champion best practices in performance, accessibility, localization, multi-region capabilities and platform scalability. If you are passionate about building foundational mobile platforms, enabling engineering excellence, and shaping the future of large-scale mobile applications, we want you on our team.
In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet user needs and business objectives. You will analyze requirements, write clean and efficient code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and user-friendly applications. Your role will involve debugging and improving existing applications, ensuring optimal performance, and integrating new features to enhance functionality. With a strong foundation in application development and problem-solving skills, you will contribute to creating innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.
**Key Responsibilities:*** Advises senior management of strategic opportunities and risks associated with emerging technologies and industry trends.* Applies advanced knowledge of software engineering principles to develop and implement solutions that meet complex business objectives.* Conducts advanced research and analysis to identify innovative approaches for improving system performance and scalability.* Consults on critical design and development decisions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and compliance standards.* Devises robust architectures and frameworks that optimize application functionality and future scalability.* Leverage and guide adoption of modern AI and machine learning strategies, including generative AI and intelligent automation, to enhance developer productivity, optimize application capabilities, and drive innovation in mobile platform solutions.* Directs team to implement best practices and adhere to established standards for coding, testing, and deployment.* Define standards and best practices for API integration and client-service communication to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability across mobile platforms.* Drives cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution of high-priority projects.* Facilitates knowledge-sharing sessions to mentor less-experienced team members and advance organizational technical expertise.* Masters emerging technologies and adapts them to enhance the organization’s competitive position in the market.* Define and drive the long-term Android platform technical roadmap aligned with product strategy and business objectives.* Establish and participate in architecture governance and technical design review processes to ensure consistency, scalability, and adherence to engineering standards across client platforms.* Evaluate, pilot, and guide adoption of emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools that improve platform capabilities and developer productivity.* Identify, prioritize, and mitigate technical risks and architectural debt that could impact platform scalability, performance, and maintainability.* Drive improvements in developer experience (DX) through better tooling, automation, documentation, and reusable platform capabilities.**Qualifications:**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Expert in Android SDK, Android Studio, Kotlin, and Java.* Deep understanding of Android OS concepts, UI/UX and security best practices, and performance optimization.* Strong knowledge of architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture.* Experience with modularization, dependency injection (e.g., Dagger or Hilt), and reactive programming (e.g., RxJava, Coroutines).* Experience building large-scale, event-driven architectures using tools like Event Bus, LiveData, RxJava, or Coroutines/Flows* Expert with XML Views/Jetpack Compose.* Strong background in Agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and process automation.* Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and ensure product quality.* Expertise in writing robust, maintainable, and testable code. Experience with code reviews, debugging, unit testing (using frameworks like JUnit, Robolectric), and UI testing (using Espresso).* Experience with global app deployments, feature flags, A/B testing, analytics and working in a monorepo environment* Portfolio of published applications on GitHub and/or the Play Store.* Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to optimize or redesign engineering workflows, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, or productivity.* Familiarity with responsible and ethical AI practices, including risk assessment, bias mitigation, and ensuring quality, transparency, and accuracy in AI-assisted solutions.* Commitment to continuous AI skill development, including experience with prompt and context engineering, AI-assisted development workflows, or agent-based systems, and staying current with emerging AI technologies.* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.* Experience with Design Systems.* Knowledge of emerging technologies in mobile development is a plus.**Minimum Requirements:*** 15+ years Required* Master's Degree Required* Certifications in cloud computing, DevOps, or advanced software engineering practices (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate) Preferred**Five Principles for Success**
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
**Always improve, Always Advance** - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
**Passionately Professiona**l - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
**Hypothesize
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1032289**Job Description:**Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community.Rakuten is the most rewarding way to shop, giving millions of members Cash Back when they buy from their favorite brands. As a leading shopping platform, Rakuten partners with thousands of top brands across apparel, beauty and wellness, grocery, travel, on-demand services, subscriptions, and dining, helping members save on everyday purchases. Since 1999, Rakuten members have earned more than $4.6 billion in Cash Back, making it the largest Cash Back platform of its kind. Learn more at .**Job Summary:**Rakuten Rewards is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Bastion Privacy Engineering team, which is responsible for building and maintaining systems that protect user data and ensure compliance with global privacy regulations.In this role, you will act as a technical leader, designing and implementing scalable privacy-focused systems that support secure data processing, regulatory compliance, and responsible data governance. You will collaborate closely with product, legal, and privacy teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical engineering solutions.This role offers the opportunity to drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and build privacy-by-design infrastructure that safeguards millions of users worldwide.**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, reliable software for user data privacy and compliance.* Drive architectural decisions for sensitive data systems, embedding privacy-by-design principles.* Partner with product, legal, and privacy teams to define technical specifications from regulatory inputs.* Ensure privacy considerations throughout the SDLC for complex programs.* Mentor engineers in secure coding, privacy principles, and compliance.* Identify and remediate performance, scalability, security, and privacy issues.* Participate in on-call rotations, resolving incidents while maintaining security and privacy standards.* Champion engineering best practices, including secure code reviews and privacy-focused testing.* Research and evaluate new privacy-enhancing technologies.* Lead tooling and processes for automating Data Subject Rights (DSR) requests.* Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and threat modeling.* Own end-to-end architecture for privacy-critical services.**Qualifications:*** Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, JPA, and cloud-native services. Extensive hands-on experience with AWS (S3, SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM), Docker, and Kubernetes.* Privacy Knowledge: Solid understanding of data privacy principles and regulations (GDPR, CCPA; HIPAA a plus). Practical expertise in encryption, anonymization, and pseudonymization.* Database & Distributed Systems: Proficiency with OLTP databases (Postgres/MySQL) and/or OLAP platforms (Snowflake). Familiarity with distributed system components (Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch).* Architecture: Experience designing microservices and event-driven architectures.* Methodology: Track record of mentoring engineers and working in Agile environments.**Minimum Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).* 10+ years of professional software engineering experience building scalable, reliable systems (Staff-level scope).* Preferred: CIPP, CISSP certifications; experience in regulated industries (FinTech, Healthcare); deep IAM experience; hands-on PIA/threat modeling; open-source contributions; strong communication and collaboration skills.**Five Principles for Success**
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
**Always improve, Always Advance** - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
**Passionately Professiona**l - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
**Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika** - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
**Maximize Customer Satisfaction** - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
**Speed!! Speed!! Speed!!** - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your teamRakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.*Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more:*At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the Compensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for stock options, health, vision, dental insurance, RRSP matching, Personal Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.locations:
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Overview
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better.
The Role
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Developer to evolve our reporting suite using Google BigQuery and visualization tools such as Tableau, Domo, or Looker. The evolution of our BI layer aims to grow from charts to stories and from reports to insights to enable effective and timely decision making based on data. This role will focus on creating a cohesive storytelling and insight generation environment that leverages centralized data assets as the single source of truth to inform business strategy and key priorities across Kobo.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain intuitive dashboards and reports in Tableau or similar BI tools, ensuring they are clean and multi-purpose where appropriate
Build and optimize SQL pipelines (Dataform) to generate reliable report sources and improve legacy logic
Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain existing dashboards and pipelines for performance and data quality
Conduct ad hoc and deep-dive analyses to support business decisions and deliver actionable insights
Gather requirements, prepare dashboard wireframes, document processes, and provide knowledge transfer and user support
Recommend enhancements to reporting processes and stay current with BI best practices
The Skill Set
Must-haves
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in BI development with a proven track record in building reports and dashboards
Strong front-end BI development and visualization skills (preferably Tableau)
Proficient in SQL and ETL processes for KPI generation
Familiarity with Google BigQuery
Understanding of data modeling and performance optimization
Nice to haves
Experience with Dataform (preferred) or dbt
Knowledge of other BI tools (e.g., Looker, Domo)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform preferred)
Experience with version control (Git) and analytics workflow automation
The Perks
Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment
Subsidized in-office lunches
Four extended long weekends in the summer
Full benefits starting from your first day
Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching
Work From Anywhere Program for up to 3 months (90 days)
Monthly commuting allowance for those who are hybrid
Lifestyle spending account
Talent and development training budget
Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
Maternity/paternity leave top up
Dog friendly office
About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is the world’s digital bookseller created by and for booklovers. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten Group, Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo’s millions of worldwide users can read anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With a mission to make reading lives better for all, Rakuten Kobo connects readers to stories using thoughtful and personalized curation of eBooks and audiobooks, and the best dedicated eReaders and apps for reading. With the singular focus of making reading lives the best they can be, Kobo’s open platform allows people to fit reading into more moments in their busy lives. To learn more about Rakuten Kobo, visit www.kobo.com.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role; however, only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
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Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making
reading lives better .
The Role
Rakuten Kobo is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Corporate and Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic legal team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring Kobo's continued adherence to a complex and evolving global regulatory landscape. Working closely with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding Kobo's operations and reputation across our international markets, directly contributing to our global success and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Global Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis:
Proactively monitor and analyze new and evolving global legislation and regulations impacting Rakuten Kobo's operations, with a focus on areas such as e-commerce, content distribution, consumer protection, and financial services (excluding hardware device compliance laws and regulations, and privacy-related legislation).
Develop and present concise summaries and actionable recommendations for the legal team and relevant business stakeholders regarding potential impacts and required adjustments.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and anticipated regulatory trends in key operational jurisdictions.
Corporate Filings & Subsidiary Compliance
Manage and oversee corporate filings for Rakuten Kobo's subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete submission to relevant authorities.
Monitor and ensure compliance with local corporate governance requirements, business registrations, and other statutory obligations for all international entities.
Act as a central point of contact for external legal counsel regarding local compliance matters in various jurisdictions.
Assist with the establishment and dissolution of corporate entities as needed.
Rakuten Internal Compliance & Reporting
Ensure Rakuten Kobo's adherence to all Rakuten Group internal compliance policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Act as the primary liaison with the Rakuten Group company compliance function regarding compliance training, initiatives, and reporting.
Prepare and submit regular compliance reports to Rakuten Group as required.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with internal hardware product compliance specialists to ensure a holistic approach to Kobo's overall regulatory compliance efforts.
Collaborate effectively with the General Counsel and the in-house legal team on various legal projects and initiatives as needed.
Assist in the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures.
Maintain organized records and documentation related to compliance activities.
The Skillset
Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a strong asset.
4-6 years of progressive experience in a corporate compliance, regulatory affairs, or in-house legal counsel role, preferably within a global organization.
Proven experience in monitoring and interpreting complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated experience with corporate secretarial duties, corporate filings, and managing subsidiary compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of global e-commerce laws and consumer protection regulations.
Excellent research, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, concise business advice.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently, proactively manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Why Kobo
Be part of a global company that is passionate about reading and technology.
Work with a talented and collaborative legal team.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on Kobo's global operations and shape our compliance framework.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of Toronto.
The Perks
Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment
Subsidized in-office lunches
Full benefits starting from your first day
Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching
Monthly commuting allowance for those who are hybrid
Lifestyle spending account
Talent and development training budget
Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
Maternity/paternity leave top up
Dog friendly office
About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global e-commerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e-reading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
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Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
Always improve, Always Advance
- Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professiona l - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika
- Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction
- The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!!
- Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team
Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more:
https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the Compensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for stock options, health, vision, dental insurance, RRSP matching, Personal Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.
CAD $97,020.00 - 147,020.00 annually
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