Rakuten Securities is seeking candidates for engineering, product management, and strategy-planning positions within its IT Division, with employment through secondment. Requirements vary by opening but may include software development, system architecture, cloud or infrastructure experience, financial-services knowledge, product planning, project leadership, and strong communication skills. Candidates are expected to help build reliable digital investment services, improve customer experiences, coordinate with business and technology teams, and contribute to long-term IT strategy. Experience working in Japanese corporate environments or regulated industries is advantageous. English or Japanese ability may be required depending on the assigned team.
Rakuten is a major Japanese technology and internet-services group founded in 1997. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten Securities, part of the group’s financial-services operations, provides online brokerage and investment services to individual and institutional customers. The company uses technology, data, and mobile platforms to make investing more accessible and connected with other Rakuten services. Employees typically work in a fast-moving, internationally oriented environment, with opportunities to collaborate across technology, finance, product, and marketing teams. The group is known for its ecosystem strategy, English-language initiatives in many departments, and emphasis on innovation. Working conditions, benefits, and language requirements vary by subsidiary and role.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, fintech, cloud computing, robotics, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, and international business. Tokyo provides the widest range of jobs and the highest salaries, while Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo can offer lower living costs and growing technology markets. Workplace culture often values punctuality, teamwork, hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transportation, reliable services, and diverse food and entertainment. Rent and commuting costs can be substantial in Tokyo. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; highly skilled applicants may qualify for preferential treatment. Relocation usually involves securing a contract, arranging housing, registering residence, obtaining health insurance, and learning basic Japanese for administration and daily life.
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