Rakuten Kobo
Software QA Intern (Summer - Toronto)
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Job Description
- Req#: 1026815
- Break things (on purpose!) – Test software to uncover bugs before users do.
- Be the quality champion – Ensure every feature is polished, functional, and user-friendly.
- Get creative with edge cases – Think outside the box to find unexpected failures.
- Team up with developers – Collaborate to squash bugs and improve code quality.
- Document like a detective – Log detailed, reproducible bug reports.
- Learn & grow – Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge testing tools.
- Enrolled student of computer science, business informatics or a similar study program
- Innovative thinking and persistent working methods
- A passion for software development and delivery
- Have a desire to work in a team but also be self-organizing enough to be able to work on a task independently
- Experience developing and executing test cases
- Technically skilled is an asset
- Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment
- Subsidized in-office lunches
- Four extended long weekends in the summer
- Talent and development training budget
- Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
- Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
- Dog friendly office
Job Description:
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc., our mission is to make reading lives better. We stand for readers. We also stand for our employees – from interns and co-ops to permanent staff – and support their growth and development. Whether you are a student at the start of your career or a professional carving a different path, our early careers opportunities are built with you in mind – with experiences tailored to your individual skills and interests.
We offer a start-up environment, interesting and engaging work within the technology and publishing industries, and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Additionally, our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work-life balance and a company culture committed to caring for our employees.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better .The Role:
Rakuten Kobo is looking for a QA Engineer Intern to join our amazing eReader team! You will be joining one of our development teams to deliver awesome new features for our many users to enjoy.
Our engineers are enthusiastic and operate across the development spectrum, from front-end to back-end to CI/CD and infrastructure. We take full responsibility for our work, from requirements gathering and solutioning, to implementation and testing, to deploying and monitoring how our code behaves in front of real customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate eager to start a career in software testing and quality assurance.
T he QA Engineer Co-op will work with the delivery team made up of software engineers, product manager, designers and take an active part in delivering high quality software to Rakuten Kobo’s users.
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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 e-reading 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 e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.
Rakuten 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.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/
#RKINDAbout the company
Rakuten Kobo Inc., or simply Kobo, is a Canadian company that sells ebooks, audiobooks, ereaders and tablet computers.