Help shape the future of reading

We’re a global reading service offering millions of eBooks and audiobooks and best-in-class eReaders and apps. To succeed in making reading lives better, we need a diverse range of top talent.

We are booksellers. And we’re full-stack developers, UX researchers, Big Data specialists, QA analysts, industrial designers, software and app developers — you name it.

We’re also dog people, Halloween pranksters, trivia geniuses, and karaoke champs.

Our values

We’ve built a safe and inclusive environment whether you’re in the office or working remotely. However we work, we always:

Build trust & teamwork
Share knowledge
Demonstrate transparency
Favour work/life balance
Celebrate our achievements
Show compassion

Perks and benefits

We recognize and reward our people with attractive benefits and a flexible work environment.

"Work from anywhere" policy
Flexible hours
Internet/phone/commuting allowance
Daily meal allowance when in the office
$500 CAD flexible spending account
Parental leave top-up
Unlimited sick and mental health days
4-day summer holiday weekends
RRSP matching, bonus and stock options
Free Kobo eReader
Free weekly book of your choice
Volunteer time off

Learning and development opportunities

We can help you reach your long-term career goals, with training opportunities for all employees.

Tuition reimbursement for approved courses taken outside of Rakuten Kobo
Udemy classes, TED Talks, articles, and more resources
Kobo Tech University: Staff-led sessions on tech and non-tech topics
Optimism University: courses for everyone from new employees to experienced managers
Kobo Speaks: Regular sessions to help hone your public speaking skills

Our offices

Headquartered in Toronto and with an office in Darmstadt, we welcome applicants from around the world, with remote work as an important part of our day-to-day life.

Toronto, Canada

Open-concept, contemporary office space located downtown. Easily accessible by TTC and Go Transit. Close to shops, cafés, eateries.

Darmstadt, Germany

Open and modern office space in the heart of the country, in a lively area with shops and restaurants. Easily accessible by train, bus, tram, or bike.

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