Manager of Software Engineering, Rakuten Kobo

• To be successful in this role, you should have comparable experience or aptitude with the following:
• 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
• 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
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all organizational levels

Desirable

• 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
• 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 stage
• Providing mentorship and coaching to team members, actively seeking opportunities for their professional development & providing feedback in 1:1s and other settings
• Cultivating a collaborative atmosphere where individuals are encouraged to be their authentic selves and reach their full potential
• Collaborating with cross-functional peers in Product, Design & Architecture to guide initiatives from conception to production
• Continuously enhancing and evolving team processes to achieve optimal outcomes
• 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

• Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted