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Kobo our mission

Our Mission

We are a company built by booklovers for booklovers. We believe people should be able to read anywhere in the world, on any device, and in any language.

With a growing catalogue of millions of titles in 97 languages, Kobo is a truly global eReading service for booklovers of all kinds, in every part of the world.

Our Mission

We are a company built by booklovers for booklovers. We believe people should be able to read anywhere in the world, on any device, and in any language.

With a growing catalogue of millions of titles in 97 languages, Kobo is a truly global eReading service for booklovers of all kinds, in every part of the world.

Kobo our mission

Our People

We are looking for talented and passionate people at the top of their game to help take us to the next level. Our global team is the key to our success.

kobo employee Josiah

“Having someone share the practical meaning eReading has had in their life centers you back to the essential beauty of what we do.”

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Josiah

UX Researcher

kobo employee Julia

“I’ve sought and found mentorship through many colleagues and I feel like I am in a place that genuinely nourishes ideas.”

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Julia

Specialist, Author Engagement

kobo employee Suba

“I love the fact that Kobo’s Tech Ladies community, with lots of motivational speeches and discussions from women in technology, empowers oneself to succeed on her own terms.”

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Suba

Android Developer

kobo employee Kamil

“We have the responsibility of running a complex web platform that keeps people around the world reading. It’s awesome.”

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Kamil

Systems Administrator, Ops

kobo employee Adrian

“As a remote worker, the most important thing is knowing you have the full support from the execs at HQ when opening new channel partners and striving to change the status quo.”

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Adrian

Country Manager, Customer Growth

kobo employee Nick

“No politics. No restrictions. Just clean code.”

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Nick

Development Team Lead

kobo employee Jeanmark

“It’s a great combination of science and culture.”

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Jean-Marc

VP, Global Business Development

kobo employee Chris

“I love working at a tech company filled with passionate readers!”

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Chris

Product Manager

kobo employee Ben

“We’re playing a part in the evolving process of making it easier for people to get access to the content they want.”

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Ben

Team Lead, QA/Conversion

kobo employee Kokulan

"It’s great to work with people that care about their company and are doing a good job."

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Kokulan

QA Lead

kobo employee James

“It’s nice to be able to make people who love reading happy for a living.”

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James

Developer

kobo employee Joseph

“Being able to help grow the company to become a larger player in the eBook market is definitely something to be proud of.”

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Joseph

Financial Planning Analyst

kobo employee Wendy

“It’s a place where everyone works together to get things done and produce products we’re proud of, and it’s so much fun to be a part of.”

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Wendy

QA Analyst

kobo employee Yashpal

“I love reading, and Kobo was one of the few local startups that fulfilled what I was looking for: using my engineering background, and doing things I like doing.”

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Yashpal

Product Manager

Our Culture

There’s more to love with our culture and perks. We believe our people should be recognized and rewarded for their achievements with an attractive total rewards package and flexible work environment.

4 day summer holiday weekend

4-day summer holiday weekends

Competitive health benefits

Competitive health benefits

Commuting allowance

Commuting allowance

Salary, bonus & stock options

Salary, bonus & stock options

Global projects & opportunities

Global projects & opportunities

Dog-friendly

Dog-friendly

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Casual dress

Casual dress

Maternity/parental leave top-up

Maternity/parental leave top-up

Free eReader

Free eReader

Fitness allowance & gym discount

Fitness allowance & gym discount

Recognition programs

Recognition programs

Buddy program

Buddy program

Training & development opportunities

Training & development opportunities

Healthy snacks

Healthy snacks

Open concept

Open concept

Kobo Café

Kobo Café

Sports teams

Sports teams

Locations

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kobo also has a software development centre in Dublin, Ireland, and employs teams in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Brazil, and Australia.

Kobo Toronto Office

Toronto

  • Located in vibrant Liberty Village
  • Open-concept, contemporary office space
  • Easily accessible by TTC and GO transit
  • Close to trendy shops, cafés, eateries
Kobo Dublin Office

Dublin

  • Located in the digital capital of Europe
  • Sleek and modern office space
  • City centre location near both the Dart and Luas lines
  • Vibrant area with lots of bars, cafés, restaurants
Kobo Dublin Office

Darmstadt

  • Situated in the heart of Germany
  • Open and modern office space
  • Easily accessible by train, bus, tram, car, or bike
  • Lively area with many shops and restaurants

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