Rakuten Kobo Inc. is the world’s only dedicated digital bookseller. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Kobo enables more than 30 million readers worldwide to read anytime, anywhere and on any device. With our award-winning eReaders and the free Kobo App for smartphones and tablets, Kobo is your portable reading world.
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Rakuten Kobo Inc. is the world’s only dedicated digital bookseller.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Kobo enables more than 30 million readers worldwide to read anytime, anywhere and on any device.
With our award-winning eReaders and the free Kobo App for smartphones and tablets, Kobo is your portable reading world.
LinkedIn followers
33,411
People associated on LinkedIn
717
Reported office locations
150 John St, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3E3, CA
Business categories
Electronics
E-Commerce
News
Software
Retail
Internet
Electrical Distribution
Other recorded names
Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Specialties
eBooks
eReaders
Global Service
Reading Apps
Self-Publishing
Writing Life
Open Platform
Audiobooks
and eReading
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
79,009,122
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
2009
Specialties
eBookseReadersGlobal ServiceReading AppsSelf-PublishingWriting LifeOpen PlatformAudiobooks and eReading
Rakuten Kobo Inc. has 5 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Toronto.
While most of the code inside the app is new native Swift code, the app incorporates some legacy React Native components (such as the reading experience); Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Backend,…
5+ YOE5+ MgmtRakuten Kobo needs candidates with 5+ years in a software engineering leadership role and 5+ years as a software engineer, preferably in C++. They should have people-management experience, project management skills, and experience using AI-assisted tools in development.
Candidates need organization, initiative and the ability to juggle several tasks while working mostly on their own. The posting asks for experience with Outlook and Envoy booking processes and comfort coordinating shipments, customs paperwork and courier issues.
Candidates need to be enrolled in a computer science, software engineering or related technical program, with some Python or scripting familiarity. Strong organization, documentation and communication skills are also required.
4+ YOECandidates need 4-6+ years of hands-on paid search experience, ideally in ecommerce or subscription businesses, with deep Google Ads expertise. They must understand performance economics like CPA, ROAS and LTV, and be comfortable analyzing data and working independently.
2+ YOERakuten Kobo needs a candidate with a post-secondary accounting degree and two to three years of accounts payable experience. Strong attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and clear written and verbal communication are essential.