KRAFTON, Inc., a prominent player in the gaming industry, is set to recruit more than 100 entry-level professionals with AI expertise via its 2027 KRAFTON Hiring-Linked Internship. This initiative represents the largest open entry-level recruitment undertaking in the company’s history, reflecting its strategic shift towards AI-centric business growth.

The application window is open from October 13 to October 23 and welcomes graduates and soon-to-be graduates from universities worldwide. Opportunities span six distinct job families including AI Research, Technology, Corporate Support, Business, Game Development (Programming), and Game Development (Planning).

The selection process comprises several stages: document screening, aptitude testing, AI competency assessment using KRAFTON’s proprietary Cofa-Probe platform, followed by interviews. Testing and interviews will be conducted from November through December, with the final selection announced in January 2027. Successful candidates will commence a five-month internship starting February 2027, culminating in full-time conversion decisions by July based on performance evaluations.

KRAFTON’s evaluations emphasize AI application capabilities, critical thinking, and global competencies, prioritizing candidates demonstrating rapid learning ability and problem-solving skills using AI technologies. This recruitment aims to cultivate AI-native talent able to spearhead new AI-driven business initiatives in tandem with the company’s existing expertise.

Since declaring itself an ‘AI First’ company in late 2025, KRAFTON has critically assessed AI’s impact on work environments, identifying the optimal synergy arising when AI-native talent collaborates with established organizational expertise. The company plans to institutionalize this recruitment as an annual event to ensure a steady influx of AI-qualified professionals to bolster its expanding AI business sectors.

So-young Han, KRAFTON’s Head of HR, highlighted the growing demand for skilled AI talent to support the company’s AI-driven expansions. She emphasized that this recruitment effort is a bold step toward blending AI-native capabilities with the company’s existing strengths to create new business opportunities.

Recognized as one of Korea’s Top Job Creation Companies for 2026, KRAFTON continues to demonstrate commitment to nurturing talent aligned with its AI ambitions. This recruitment drive underscores the company’s strategic focus on leveraging AI to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

For HR and recruitment professionals, KRAFTON’s approach illustrates a comprehensive model for identifying and integrating AI-native talent into established industries, combining rigorous assessment with developmental internships to align emerging skills with organizational goals.

Source: InvenGlobal