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Manager, Software Engineering (Darmstadt)

📍 Rakuten Kobo • Berlin, Berlin, Germany • Posted June 06, 2026

Full-time Posted June 06, 2026
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Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a passionate individual to lead talented engineering teams in creating exceptional outcomes for Kobo and our customers. As an experienced Engineering Manager, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to guide a dynamic team responsible for some of the software underlying our market-leading eReader devices. Your leadership will be pivotal in delivering an exceptional product with an engaging experience for our customers. The ideal candidate will be located in either Dublin, Ireland or in Darmstadt, Germany.

In the role of Software Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading ~20 engineers and testers in three Agile teams, focused on improving the software underlying Kobo’s eReaders.
  • Actively participating in technical delivery activities from system design through to monitoring & incident response, providing technical leadership at every stage
  • Providing mentorship and coaching to team members, actively seeking ...

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