Overseas Returnee - Global Talent Gateway

About Hopae

At Hopae, we're building the world's most trusted digital identity platform - private, secure, and built for real life. We believe identity should be in your control - not locked behind outdated systems or centralized gatekeepers.

Our product, Hopae Connect, lets businesses verify real people across borders through a single API - no need to build country-by-country integrations themselves. Our technology powers instant, privacy-first verification across fintech, credentials, supply chain, and gaming - for IDV providers, e-signature platforms, and enterprises who need identity to just work, everywhere.

Backed by top global investors, Hopae operates across Seoul, Paris, Luxembourg, and San Francisco, bringing together exceptional talent from over 10 nationalities. We move fast, think globally, and build products that define the future of identity.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Global DNA: Work with exceptional peers across Seoul, Paris, and San Francisco

• High Impact: Build technology shaping the global trust and identity landscape

• Ownership Culture: No micromanagement - full trust, full accountability

• Elite Standards: Work fast, learn fast, and grow with world-class peers

• Inclusive & Respectful: 10+ nationalities, diverse perspectives, one vision

• Growth Mindset: Access mentorship, leadership visibility, and continuous learning

What You’ll Do

As a returning global talent, you’ll play a key role in Hopae’s growth across product, engineering, operations, marketing, and business.

We welcome applications from overseas professionals who want to bring global experience, diverse thinking, and a high bar of excellence to our Seoul HQ.

Depending on your background, you may:

• Join one of our global functions (Engineering, Product, Marketing, Operations, or Business)

• Lead or contribute to cross-border projects with our teams in Europe and North America

• Help expand Hopae’s presence in regulated or high-impact markets

• Build systems and processes that connect Korea to the global tech ecosystem

Who You Are

• Korean or global professional returning (or planning to return) to Korea

• Fluent in English; Korean proficiency is a plus but not mandatory

• Thrive in high-performance, fast-moving environments

• Understands both Korean and global business contexts

• Excited to work in an async, global, and impact-driven culture

• Passionate about building something with long-term global potential

Fast Facts

• $13.5M+ raised from top global investors

• 2.6M+ downloads of our sd-jwt-js library

• 10+ nationalities across 3 hubs

• 82 eID research projects completed

• 3 projects accepted into the OpenWallet Foundation

Benefits & Culture

• Unlimited PTO

• Remote-friendly work model

• Real ownership from Day 1

• High-impact, global product

• Multicultural, respectful team

Interview Process

• Recruiter Intro Call (30 min) - Get to know Hopae

• Functional or Technical Interview (45 min) - Dive into your skills

• Culture Fit Conversation (45 min) - Collaboration & alignment

• Offer

Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.