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Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten Group, Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo’s millions of worldwide users can read anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With a mission to make reading lives better for all, Rakuten Kobo connects readers to stories using thoughtful and personalized curation of eBooks and audiobooks, and the best dedicated eReaders and apps for reading. With the singular focus of making reading lives the best they can be, Kobo’s open platform allows people to fit reading into more moments in their busy lives. To learn more about Rakuten Kobo, visit www.kobo.com.\nRakuten Kobo Inc. 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.\nRakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.\n#RKIND\nFive Principles for Success\nOur worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.\nAlways improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen\nPassionately Professiona l - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best\nHypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory\nMaximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile\nSpeed!! Speed!! 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