Job Description:
This position is for May1st through Summer 2025. It is located in our Toronto office, Mon-Fri, with a three day in-office and two day remote schedule.
The Intern Experience:
At Rakuten, we pride ourselves on giving interns a genuine, immersive experience that has a direct impact on company objectives. You will do meaningful work, and with us, you’ll be a true member of the team. We are also invested in your growth as an individual and professional. That’s why you can expect curated events such as professional development workshops, interactions with Rakuten leadership, and relationship building opportunities with other interns and professionals at the company.
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Rakuten Rewards is a profitable, high growth e-commerce company based in San Mateo, CA. We are part of the Rakuten family of companies. Rakuten is a very progressive company providing Rakuten Rewards with substantial capital, access to great technology, and access to international markets. We're always interested in meeting talented individuals interested in helping us change the way the world shops, so if you're passionate about helping save people money and improving the shopping experience apply below!
We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented software developer to join a talented team of product marketers, software developers, and designers. As developer, you will support the delivery of a robust roadmap of new consumer facing product launches and feature enhancements. We are looking for a Co-op student who is creative and resourceful. You will be part of a fast-paced dynamic team. We are also open to an iOS or Android intern.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop multiple approaches to a solution, deploy them in an A/B test to our customers, learn and adapt from the results
Analyze, develop and recommend metrics to drive business decisions
Collaborate with project manager, developers, and business units to develop products & services
QUALIFICATIONS
Programming Skills: Proficient in Objective-C and Swift, with a strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design principles.
Tools and Technologies: Experience with Git flow/branching strategies, Swift Package Manager, and dependency management. Problem Solving: Strong debugging skills and familiarity with Instruments.
Proficient in data structures and algorithms. UI/UX Design: Experience with UIKit and SwiftUI, and a good understanding of user interface design and user experience strategies. API Integration: Experience working with REST APIs, with the ability to integrate and manage data effectively.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date no earlier than December 2025.
- Availability: Must be available to commit to a full-time internship through August 2025.
- Previous internship experience in software development or related fields is preferred.