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
We are pleased to offer two distinct summer internships for individuals targeting an engineering career and seeking to join us in 2028.
*Applicants are limited to applying for one internship course only.
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 Period]
1st round: April 3rd (Fri) 9:00 AM to May 7th (Thu) 9:00AM (JST)
*We reserve the right to close application windows early if all positions are filled before the stated deadline. We encourage early applications.
[Language Requirements]
This internship will be conducted entirely in Japanese. Applicants must possess business-level Japanese language skills (N1 or equivalent) at the time of application to ensure effective participation and communication throughout the internship.
Rakuten TECH Camp
Long-term Internship
The details of the selection process will be announced shortly. Please check back regularly for updates and thank you for your patience.
If you are interested, we encourage you to pre-register beforehand.
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.
Closed Positions
(For 2027 Joiners)
All positions listed below are now closed.
- Commerce & Marketing Company
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- Job Role
- Software Engineer
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- Coding Test
- Required
- Technology Management Division
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- Job Role
- Software Engineer
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- Coding Test
- Required
- Technology Platforms Division
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- Job Role
- Software Engineer
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- Coding Test
- Required
- Rakuten Bank, Ltd. (FinTech Group Company)
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- Job Role
- Software Engineer
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- Coding Test
- Required
- Rakuten Payment, Inc. (FinTech Group Company)
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- Job Role
- Software Engineer
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- Coding Test
- Required
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
Applications for 2027 Joiners are now closed.
Available 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 Period]
1st round: April 3rd (Fri) 9:00 AM to May 7th (Thu) 9:00AM (JST)
*We reserve the right to close application windows early if all positions are filled before the stated deadline. We encourage early applications.
[Language Requirements]
This internship will be conducted entirely in Japanese. Applicants must possess business-level Japanese language skills (N1 or equivalent) at the time of application to ensure effective participation and communication throughout the internship.
Rakuten TECH Camp - Long-term Internship
The details of the selection process will be announced shortly. Please check back regularly for updates and thank you for your patience.
If you are interested, we encourage you to pre-register beforehand.
Application Requirements
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
Recruitment Target
Those who can join us as a full-time employee in 2028 with an expected degree of either Bachelor, Master and/or Doctoral