Software Engineer (6 months Contract)

Job Description:

About Rakuten:
Rakuten is a global leader in internet services, empowering individuals and businesses worldwide through a diverse ecosystem of over 70 services including e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications. Our mission is to contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship, connecting the world through our unique membership-based loyalty program and vast global reach.

About the Rakuten Global Ad Technology Department:
The Rakuten Global Ad Technology Department stands at the forefront of innovation, transforming how brands reach and influence consumers within our leading global e-commerce environment. As a fundamentally data-driven and highly cross-functional team, we build and manage a comprehensive suite of advertising products and services, leveraging Rakuten's immense first-party data and vast consumer reach to create highly effective marketing solutions. Our dynamic teams collaborate seamlessly across key hubs in Japan, Singapore, India, and China, working together to develop, optimize, and scale cutting-edge ad platforms, performance marketing tools, and sophisticated audience targeting capabilities.

Why We Are Hiring:
Rakuten's sustained success and continuous growth mean that our Global Ad Technology Department is entering a pivotal phase of expansion. We are strategically scaling our business to meet the increasing demands of the digital advertising landscape and to capitalize on a multitude of new, transformative projects lined up. These initiatives are ambitious, cutting-edge, and require passionate and eager-to-learn engineers to contribute to building, maintaining, and enhancing our next generation of ad platforms and services. We are expanding our engineering capabilities to strengthen our ability to innovate rapidly, ensure robust systems, and maintain our leadership in the e-commerce advertising space. This role is an excellent entry point for aspiring engineers, offering significant learning and growth opportunities.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our dynamic Global Ad Technology Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate individual to kickstart their career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, contributing to the development of high-performance, scalable, and resilient advertising technology solutions that power Rakuten's global e-commerce ecosystem.

You will work closely with experienced engineers and receive mentorship to help you grow your technical skills. You'll gain hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges, contributing to projects that directly impact millions of users and advertisers worldwide.

Specifically, as a Associate Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the design, development, and testing of software features and components under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Writing clean, well-documented, and efficient code in [Specify main programming languages, e.g., Java, Scala, Go, Python] following established coding standards.
• Participating in code reviews, learning from feedback, and contributing to the team's quality standards.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and debugging issues in development and test environments.
• Collaborating effectively with team members (other engineers, QA, product) to understand requirements and contribute to solutions.
• Learning and applying new technologies, tools, and best practices relevant to software development and the AdTech domain.
• Actively seeking mentorship and opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.

When you join Rakuten's Global Ad Technology Department, you're not just getting a job – you're gaining access to:

• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience building mission-critical advertising platforms that operate at global scale.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and real-world engineering challenges in the AdTech space.
• A collaborative, supportive, and intellectually stimulating environment with diverse engineering teams across multiple countries.
• Significant potential for career growth and mentorship within a leading global company.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in software development (including internships, academic projects, or self-taught experience).
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Scala, Go, Python).
• Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and fundamental programming concepts.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required due to the global nature of our teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience with personal projects, open-source contributions, or relevant internships.
• Familiarity with basic database concepts (SQL or NoSQL).
• Any exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) or Agile methodologies.

If you're a passionate and eager-to-learn Associate Software Engineer ready to kickstart your career in global-scale advertising technology, explore our current openings. Let's achieve remarkable results together.