Rakuten begins year-round hiring of engineers

Rakuten Inc. recently announced that it would discontinue its new-graduate hiring quota, and will begin to hire new-graduates and mid-career engineers throughout the year.

Since 2010, the company has been accelerating its global expansion, and by making English the official corporate language, has begun attracting talented engineers from all over the world.

It has also expanded its autumn hiring of new graduates, building an environment that makes it easier for exchange students and students from overseas to apply.

To hire engineers that have a diverse set of values, the company believes that limits on the language, age, or experience of applicants, as well as on the time of entry when recruiting are unnecessary.

Thus, Rakuten decided to change to a year-round hiring system that considers applicants regardless of whether they are new graduates or mid-career.

The company plans to expand its internship program, so that people who aspire to join the company may get a better feeling for its technological strengths and corporate culture. This year, it said the program will offer over 30 positions in the Development Unit of Rakuten for students from within Japan and overseas.