Software Engineer, Kobo
+ Performance based annual bonuses & stock options
Digital bookseller
Open for applications
Digital bookseller
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
+ Performance based annual bonuses & stock options
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bring the power of reading to the world.
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Company mission
To bring the power of reading to the world.
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Our take
Long-form content is having a resurgence. That’s great news for the e-reader industry, of which Rakuten’s Kobo battles with Amazon’s Kindle for ownership.
The e-reader giant has changed tack in recent years to pursue growth via integrations and partnerships. A notable example is its native device integration with Pocket, a wishlist app loved by millions of readers.
The company is hoping that these partnerships and product improvements will allow it to finally break the US market where it most struggles for market share with Kindle.
Amazon has consistently shown its willingness to drop prices to protect its position in any market it plays in. That means that Kobo will have to demonstrate true product superiority to make a dent while protecting its margins.
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Benefits
- Competitive health benefits
- Commuting allowance
- Free eReader
- Training & development opportunities
- Kobo Café
- Casual dress
- 4-day summer holiday weekends
- Salary, bonus & stock options
- Global projects & opportunities
- Dog-friendly
- Fitness allowance & gym discount
- Happy Hour
- Maternity/parental leave top-up
- Recognition programs
- Buddy program
- Healthy snacks
- Open concept
- Sports teams
Company values
- Build trust & teamwork
- Share knowledge
- Demonstrate transparency
- Favour work/life balance
- Celebrate our achievements
- Show compassion
Leadership
Michael Tamblyn
(CEO)Part of the founding team of Kobo, Michael previously held the role of Chief Content Officer. Michael has also been the founding CEO of the supply chain agency, BookNet Canada and co-founded Canada’s first online bookstore, Bookshelf.ca, purchased by Indigo Books & Music in 1998.
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