AhnLab launches second-half hiring drive to secure AI-era talent

Double-digit hiring, expanded scale

AhnLab and AhnLab CloudMate both recruiting

Applications open through Nov. 29; new hires to join in January

A recruitment poster for AhnLab's second-half open hiring drive [AhnLab]

AhnLab is launching a double-digit hiring drive in the second half of this year to adapt to the AI transition and secure future growth engines.

AhnLab and its subsidiary AhnLab CloudMate announced Monday they are conducting an open recruitment drive for both entry-level and experienced candidates across all job categories, with applications accepted through Nov. 29.

AhnLab said it has expanded the scale of this hiring round beyond previous cycles to bring in talent capable of responding to rapidly shifting market conditions.

The company plans to hire double digits or more across research and development, business, and management support functions.

The 14 open roles are: software development, web development, AI/machine learning development, security threat analysis, DevOps, quality assurance, domestic sales, sales engineering, security consulting, technical support engineering, product and service planning, IT infrastructure operations, site reliability engineering and human resources.

Entry-level applicants must hold or expect to hold a four-year university degree. Experienced candidates are required to have between one and five years of relevant work experience.

AhnLab has also arranged both in-person and online recruitment information sessions. The in-person session will be held Thursday at Catch Cafe's Sinchon branch, while the online session is scheduled for Nov. 26. Prospective applicants can register via a QR code included in the job posting.

Alongside this, AhnLab CloudMate is also seeking to hire double digits or more in experienced specialist roles spanning technology, business, development and sales.

The 10 open positions are: cloud service and offering planning, cloud presales engineering, public cloud engineering, cloud engineering (consulting and architecture), cloud engineering, generative AI solution presales and implementation project management, Java development, frontend development, cloud managed service provider sales and SaaS engineering.

All positions are full-time experienced hires, with required experience ranging from at least one year to at least four years depending on the role.

Applications will be accepted through Nov. 29 via the company's official recruitment website. The selection process consists of a document screening, a coding test for R&D positions, first and second interviews, and a pre-employment health check. Successful candidates are expected to join in January 2027.

Seong Baek-min, head of AhnLab's management support division, said the company launched this open recruitment drive to identify outstanding talent to lead its security technology and AI transformation businesses. "We look forward to the participation of passionate and capable individuals who will help build AhnLab's future together," Seong said.

Meanwhile, AhnLab's previous open recruitment cycle last year focused on R&D positions and targeted entry-level and junior candidates with one to three years of experience. Those hires joined the company in February this year, meaning this cycle's onboarding date has been moved up by about a month compared with last year.

sjpark@heraldcorp.com