Software Quality Assurance Co-op (8 months)

Job Description:

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our employees to be innovative, creative, and passionate they need to feel supported and valued.

If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better .

The Role:

As an Software Quality Assurance Co-op at Kobo, you will join one of our technology teams to play an integral role in developing and maintaining our technology ecosystem. You will learn new technologies and processes, gain a strong understanding of industry best practices, and make valuable contributions that will directly benefit our customers.

The Person:

• An Ontario post-secondary student in a registered co-op program seeking an 8-month work term as part of their studies
• Passionate about pursuing a career in technology
• Able to work effectively as a member of a self-organizing team with minimal supervision
• A proactive and creative problem solver who can multitask and manage tight deadlines
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Has used Kobo devices and apps
  

The Roles & Projects:

• Join one of our dev teams in the role of Software QA Engineer
• Work on testing new features and building out our automation testing capacity
• Love tinkering with electronics and controls circuits? Work with Arduino, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, and Bench Supply tools
• Participate in design sessions and sprints and engage in problem solving, prototype building, and user testing
  

The Perks:

• Flexible and remote work environment
• Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
• Weekly trivia happy hours (Thirsty Thursdays, as we like to call it!)
• Mentorship and many other learning and development opportunities
  

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Kobo is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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