Software Engineer – Global Ad Technology

About the role

Rakuten is looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join its Global Ad Technology Department. You will help design, develop, test, and deploy high‑performance advertising technology that powers Rakuten’s worldwide e‑commerce ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality software features for core advertising platforms and services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to established engineering standards.
• Tackle engineering challenges related to data processing, system performance, and distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across multiple global hubs.
• Take ownership of significant features that impact millions of users and advertisers.

Required profile

• Strong motivation to contribute to a data‑driven, cross‑functional engineering team.
• Interest in building scalable, resilient advertising solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with global partners.
• Willingness to take ownership of features from design through production.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge ad technology projects.
• Exposure to a global e‑commerce environment with millions of users.
• Collaborative, innovative team culture.