Overseas Returnee - Global Talent Gateway
TLDR
Key role in Hopae’s growth across product, engineering, operations, marketing, and business, driving cross-border initiatives and expansion into regulated markets.
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 We believe identity should be in your control — not locked behind outdated systems or centralized gatekeepers.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
$6.5M+ 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.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Real ownership from Day 1
Learning Budget
Growth Mindset: Access mentorship, leadership visibility, and continuous learning
Multicultural, respectful team
Paid Time Off
Unlimited PTO
Remote-Friendly
Remote-friendly work model
Hopae is creating a robust digital identity platform designed to empower individuals by giving them control over their identity in a secure and private way. Our product, Hopae Connect, allows businesses to effortlessly verify real identities across borders through a single API, eliminating the need for complicated country-specific integrations. Serving sectors like fintech, gaming, and supply chain, we facilitate instant, privacy-first identity verification for enterprises and service providers worldwide.