Hyundai and Kia announce recruitment for ninth Softeer Bootcamp

Hyundai and Kia said they would recruit participants for the ninth Softeer Bootcamp from the 19th through the 3rd of next month. Applications for the training program linked to recruitment are accepted through the official Softeer Bootcamp website.

The ninth program is scheduled to run for about eight weeks, from this coming December 28 through February 26 next year. Recruitment covers three fields: backend development, data engineering/data architecture, and service planning; applicants must have earned or expect to earn a bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year university in South Korea or abroad between August 2026 and August 2027.

Hyundai and Kia plan to select trainees with foundational capabilities and professional knowledge through online assessments and interviews. Training is free, and the equipment and software needed for the course will also be provided.

The ninth program will introduce one-to-one mentoring on AI skills. Following the shift to an AI-centered curriculum in the eighth program, Hyundai and Kia plan to connect working developers' lectures on using AI agents with practical projects.

Trainees will experience the development process through theoretical classes and team projects, and take part in job-specific meetups and project mentoring with Hyundai and Kia staff. Those who complete the program will receive a final interview opportunity for entry-level software positions at Hyundai and Kia.