Kakao Careers & Interviews

Kakao is the ubiquitous force behind South Korea's daily digital life, starting with the KakaoTalk messaging app and expanding into banking, ride-hailing, gaming, and entertainment. Often described as having a more 'startup-like', agile, and slightly less formal culture than its chief rival Naver, Kakao values rapid execution, extreme user-centricity, and horizontal communication (employees often use English nicknames to break down Korean hierarchical barriers). Interviewing at Kakao is rigorous, focusing not just on deep technical skills and algorithmic problem-solving, but heavily on your ability to thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic environment where product requirements pivot constantly based on user data.

Available Role Guides

Backend Engineer (KakaoCorp / KakaoPay / KakaoBank)

Avg Salary: ₩60,000,000 - ₩110,000,000+ (KRW Base)

Frontend Engineer (Web / Mini-Apps)

Avg Salary: ₩55,000,000 - ₩95,000,000+ (KRW Base)

Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer (Kakao Brain / Mobility)

Avg Salary: ₩60,000,000 - ₩110,000,000+ (KRW Base)

Service Developer (Product Manager)

Avg Salary: ₩55,000,000 - ₩95,000,000+ (KRW Base)

Brand / UX Designer

Avg Salary: ₩50,000,000 - ₩80,000,000+ (KRW Base)