Recruitment of Engineering Positions for New Graduates at Rakuten Group
This is the recruitment page for engineering positions.
Rakuten provides diverse career opportunities, as we have a wide range of services and positions.
This site introduces a few examples of what those may look like, so please explore to find out!
2028 Joiners
Applications for our full-time engineering positions are now open.
To apply, please refer to the job requirements below and register through the entry page.
Full-time Selection for Engineering Positions
[Application Period]
Term 1: October 2nd (Fri) 9:00 AM to October 30th (Fri) 9:00 AM (JST)
*Positions may close early once our hiring needs are met, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
2. Create Personal Page
3. Submit full-time entry form
4. Application completed!
2027 Joiners
Applications are now closed.
Recruitment Details
Overview
Position × Organization
Freedom to choose your position and organization.
Salary
Dependent on skill and experience
Start Date
April or October
Rakuten is hiring new graduate engineers by specific position, helping them make full use of the skills and experience they have gained during their studies and allowing them to immediately play an active part in their new roles.
Positions are determined at the time of the job offer, providing prospective hires with a clear picture of the work they will perform at Rakuten. This enables prospective hires to hone their expertise until graduation.
Salaries are determined after a comprehensive evaluation of your individual experience, skills, and abilities. Your start date is also negotiable, taking into consideration factors such as your graduation timeline and study abroad plans.
The information on this page is intended for entry-level (new graduate and recent graduate) positions. Please check the requirements for each position before applying for the job of your choice.
Roles & Career
Roles & Organizations
Roles and organizations (companies, services, etc.) available to engineering new graduates are determined in advance as specific positions.
Rakuten offers a wide variety of roles within many different organizations, so you can also manage your own career path after joining the company. For some examples of possible roles and organizations, please see the following.
*Please see the Our Businesses For Students page for more details.
Eligible Applicants
We are looking for candidates graduating with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree who are available to join us as full-time employees in 2028.
Open Positions
(For 2028 Joiners)
Please view our current open positions via the link below.
Positions may close early once our hiring needs are met, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
People of Rakuten
TECH Learning & Support Systems
At Rakuten, we want all members of product development and tech teams to feel empowered to reach their full potential and get the most out of their careers.
Rakuten offers a workplace environment and support systems that enable all members to perform to their fullest extent and develop their abilities and careers.
Technology of Rakuten
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Events
No events are currently open for application.
Positions
Please refer to the [Roles & Career] section above to view our open positions for 2028 new hires.
Past Internships
Natsunojin - Short-term Internship
[About]
A hackathon-style short-term internship where you will be able to experience team development in the technology department of the Commerce & Marketing Company.
[Application Closed]
Applications for this internship are now closed.
Rakuten TECH Camp - Long-term Internship
[About]
An internship where you can gain hands-on experience with the development team for over a month during summer and/or fall. You can choose from a variety of engineering roles and organizations that match your career interests.
[Application Closed]
Applications for this internship are now closed.
Application Requirements
Eligible Applicants
Candidates graduating with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree who are available to join us as full-time employees in 2028.
Start Date
April or October
Salary
From 370,000 JPY per month
(Example breakdown of 370,000 JPY monthly salary: base salary 281,013 JPY + fixed overtime of 88,987 JPY for up to 40 hours of overtime per month).
Note: Salaries will be determined based on the individual’s expertise, experience and ability. For overtime work that exceeds 40 hours a month, a separate overtime allowance will be provided. However, the Planned Flexible Work System or the Specialized Flexible Work System may apply to some positions.
A commuting allowance will be provided (conditions and a maximum amount apply).
Office Locations
There are positions available at the Tokyo Head Office, satellite offices in Japan and overseas offices.
List of Japan and Global Office Locations
Working Hours
Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day (9:00 to 17:30)
*On the day of Asakai (Rakuten Groupwide Monday morning meeting): 7.5 hours (8:00 to 16:30)
*Break: One hour lunch break
*There is a possibility of overtime work hours, holiday work, time shift, etc.
*For some positions, flex time can be applied.
Core time: 11:00 to 15:00 (On Asakai days: 8:00 to 12:00)
Holidays/Leave
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays
Vacation: Summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid vacation, leave of absence before and after childbirth, maternity health management measures, menstrual leave, childcare leave of absence, special leave of absence (Family-care leave of absence, volunteer leave, etc.)
Benefits
Cafeteria (breakfast, lunch and dinner are free), fitness gym (fee-based), employee stock ownership plan, etc.
See benefits