Senior Manager, Engineering - Incentive Platform Department (INPD)
Core
Lead core backend platforms for Rakuten's global incentive and payment solutions, including Point/Loyalty, Coupon, Campaign, and Payment Gateway platforms.
Role type
Senior Manager, Engineering
Builds
Scalable, high-traffic incentive and payment platforms for Rakuten's ecosystem
Domain
Fintech / E-commerce / Payments
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
People management of 20+ multicultural members, building and operating high-traffic critical platforms, production issue management, executive-level communication, business-technology alignment
Preferred skills
Coaching next-generation leaders, defining platform strategy and roadmap, budget management
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead team member management, strategy, operations, and stakeholder management; define platform strategy, roadmap, and operating plans; manage assigned ecosystem platforms for stability and quality; manage budget for fiscal responsibility
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership focus
