Rakuten Payment is seeking a Security Engineer Manager to lead security activities within its Product Development Division. The role typically involves managing security engineers, establishing secure software development practices, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, supporting security reviews, coordinating incident response, and improving compliance across payment products and services. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in application, infrastructure, or product security, along with leadership and people-management skills. Knowledge of secure coding, cloud environments, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security standards is important. Experience in payment services, fintech, large-scale systems, or agile product development is advantageous. Strong communication skills are required to work effectively with engineering, product, compliance, and business teams in a multinational environment.
Rakuten Payment, Inc. is part of the Rakuten Group, one of Japan’s major internet services and technology companies. It provides payment and financial technology services including online and mobile payments, merchant acquiring, loyalty-related services, and payment solutions connected to the broader Rakuten ecosystem. The company supports businesses and consumers through secure, convenient digital transactions and operates in a highly regulated, technology-driven environment. Rakuten is known for its large-scale platforms, international workforce, English-friendly teams in many departments, and emphasis on innovation. Employees may work with modern cloud, data, cybersecurity, and software engineering technologies while collaborating across Japan and overseas. Tokyo-based roles commonly offer access to Rakuten’s extensive corporate network, professional development opportunities, and exposure to fintech products used by millions of customers and merchants.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, fintech, cloud services, manufacturing, and multilingual business roles, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The country combines efficient public transport, excellent healthcare, distinctive regional food, and a generally safe, orderly lifestyle. Japanese workplace culture values reliability, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although international technology companies are often more flexible. Living costs are highest in Tokyo; regional cities can provide more space and a slower pace. Knowledge of Japanese is helpful for daily life and career growth, even when English is used at work. Foreign professionals generally need an appropriate work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, sponsored by an employer. Applicants should prepare educational and employment documents, secure housing, register their address, obtain health insurance, and arrange a residence card after arrival. Japan’s main islands offer varied experiences, from urban convenience to beaches, mountains, and traditional communities.
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