This role leads Rakuten’s Mobile Coordinator Team within the DX Engineering and Solution Engineering organization, supporting enterprise solution development and customer-facing sales initiatives. The successful candidate is expected to manage team members, coordinate mobile-related projects, gather business requirements, and work closely with engineering, sales, and corporate stakeholders. Requirements are likely to include experience in mobile, telecommunications, IT solutions, or systems development; team leadership or project management experience; strong communication skills; and the ability to work with Japanese and international colleagues. Knowledge of enterprise mobility, digital transformation, cloud services, or solution architecture would be advantageous. The candidate should be organized, commercially aware, and capable of turning customer needs into practical, scalable solutions.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional services. Rakuten Mobile is expanding Japan’s telecommunications market through its own mobile network and related digital services. The company also provides technology and enterprise solutions to businesses, combining cloud, data, connectivity, platforms, and digital transformation expertise. Rakuten is known for its strong entrepreneurial culture, international workforce, and shared membership and loyalty ecosystem. Employees often work across different business units, making collaboration and adaptability important. English is widely used in many corporate and technology teams, although Japanese ability can be valuable for customer communication, internal coordination, and work with domestic partners.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, software engineering, data, finance, hospitality, manufacturing, and international business. Tokyo has the largest concentration of roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide growing career options. Work culture values reliability, teamwork, preparation, and respect for hierarchy, though international companies may offer more flexible and diverse environments. Daily life is safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, healthcare, and food options. Housing and commuting costs are highest in Tokyo. Foreign professionals normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, with sponsorship from an employer. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for a faster permanent-residency route. Before relocating, arrange a residence card, bank account, phone service, insurance, and suitable housing. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves daily life and workplace communication.
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