Job Description
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc.

we offer
a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. We realize that for our people to be cutting-edge, 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:We are seeking a passionate individual to lead talented engineering teams in creating exceptional outcomes for Kobo and our customers. As an experienced Engineering Manager, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to guide a dynamic team responsible for some of the software underlying our market-leading eReader devices. Your leadership will be pivotal in delivering an exceptional product with an engaging experience for our customers. In the role of Software Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for:Leading ~20 engineers and testers in three Agile teams, focused on improving the software underlying Kobo’s eReaders.
Actively participating in technical delivery activities from system design through to monitoring & incident response, providing technical leadership at every stageProviding mentorship and coaching to team members, actively seeking opportunities for their professional development & providing feedback in 1:1s and other settingsCultivating a collaborative atmosphere where individuals are encouraged to be their authentic selves and reach their full potential.
Continuously optimizing for a balance between immediate product goals, future technical needs, and current team health.




Coordinating with other delivery team leaders to ensure seamless cross team collaboration on larger projects.5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a Software Engineering team, preferably in a consumer device setting.
Extensive experience in managing individuals, including providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, preferably in C++Familiar with best practices, common challenges with building and maintaining consumer software products.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools and workflows to improve software development, quality assurance, project execution, and engineering team productivity.
Demonstrated ability to understand, represent, and advocate for technical approaches and team needs in strategic discussions, effectively bridging the gap between engineering and leadership.
Strong understanding and practical experience with project management.
Bonus pointsFamiliarity with eReader or consumer electronics device development.
Experience working with embedded systems, C++, or Linux environments.
The Perks:Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environmentSubsidized in-office lunchesFour extended long weekends in the summerFull benefits starting from your first dayPaid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days,



and 3% RRSP matchingWork From Anywhere Program for up to 3 months (90 days)Lifestyle spending accountTalent and development training budgetFree Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobookWeekly Kobo Spark sessionsMaternity/paternity leave top upDog friendly officeAbout 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. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. RKINDFive Principles for SuccessOur worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. Always improve, Always Advance
- Only be satisfied with complete success
- KaizenPassionately Professional
- Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the bestHypothesize
- Practice
- Validate
- Shikumika
- Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territoryMaximize Customer Satisfaction
- The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smileSpeed Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. As part of our Rakuten interview process, we encourage applicants to use their own words, rather than AI-generated content. Tell us your story in a way that's personal and authentic.
Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Learn more: the time of posting, Rakuten expects the Compensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) for this role to be within the range shown below. 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 i

📌 Manager, Software Engineering (Toronto)
🏢 Rakuten Asia Pte
📍 Toronto