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# Backend Engineer (Kotlin/Java/Spring) - SmartID/Clip at NAVER VIETNAM

- **Company:** NAVER VIETNAM
- **Location:** Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- **Posted:** 2025-02-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/navervietnam/jobs/5461551004

## Job description

About NAVER Corp and NAVER Vietnam:

NAVER Corp. is a global technology leader behind iconic products such as NAVER Search, LINE, NAVER WEBTOON, and more, driving innovation across AI, cloud computing, and digital content.

Founded in 2021, NAVER Vietnam is a fast-growing Development Center delivering global services such as Npay, Weverse, and NAVER WORKS. Guided by Autonomy – Challenge – Teamwork, the company is recognized as Best IT Company in Vietnam (ITViec, 2023 & 2025).

Vietnam Visual eXperience (VVX) focuses on next-gen media technology (e.g., CHZZK, Virtual Streamers, K-POP, Drama), combining AI, real-time rendering, and virtual production to power immersive content experiences across NAVER’s global platforms.

Learn more about us:https://navercorp.vn/

We are looking for Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin/Spring).

Your daily task:

- Develop and enhance the NAVER Clip short-form video, Smart ID service
- Design and implement the NAVER Captcha SDK
- Conduct research on CAPTCHA and Authentication technologies using AI

Your background:

- 3+ years of work experience on Backend systems with Java applications to serve large-scale and high traffic projects.
- Have +2 years of experience in Java Spring-Framework
- Proficient in at least one RDBMS
- JavaScript development experience in building dynamic web applications
- Basic backend design skills based on an understanding of MSA, RESTful, etc
- Positive mindset and a considerate attitude towards colleagues
- Strong communication skills in English

It's a big plus if you:

- Full-stack web developer
- Maintenance of backend systems for handling massive-traffic volumes
- Experience in data analysis based on Big Data
- Strong communication skills in Korean

From solid welfare programs to autonomy over working time and place, we create the culture in which we work. By joining NAVER VIETNAM, you will be involved in:

- Competitive rewards: Various additional bonuses based on work performance
- Continuous growth: Self development allowance and annual learning budget (Udemy, Coursera)
- AI-powered work: Access to Claude Code Enterprise — build faster, smarter, and focus on what truly matters
- Premium healthcare: Coverage for you and family members, annual check-ups
- Strong culture: Team activities, hobby clubs, and celebrations
- Modern environment: Latest equipment, great peers, supportive leaders
- Recognition & perks: Dedication bonus, referral bonus, home and office support

…and an environment where you can grow faster, build meaningful products, and do your best work.

By applying to NAVER Vietnam, the candidate confirms that all information provided is true and correct. Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or termination of employment if discovered later.

By clicking “Submit Application,” you agree to allow NAVER Vietnam to process your personal data in accordance with our [Data Policy](https://navercorp.vn/en/data_policy.html). This includes storing, reviewing, and sharing your information with relevant parties involved in the recruitment process.

Please use a real personal photo (not an AI-generated one) throughout the recruitment process.

## About NAVER VIETNAM

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NAVER VIETNAM is the Vietnamese subsidiary of South Korea’s leading technology company NAVER Corp, operating as a global R&D and service delivery hub for products such as Npay, NAVER Clip, Weverse, and NAVER WORKS, while driving innovation in AI, cloud computing, digital content, and the metaverse.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of NAVER Corp, publicly traded on KRX: 035420)
- **Headquarters**: 4th Floor, Tower B, Viettel Building, 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam St, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (with a branch office in Hanoi at 13rd Floor, ARFM Building, 115 Tran Duy Hung, Cau Giay) [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/aboutus.html)
- **Founded**: Conflicting reports – the official company profile states 2019 [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/aboutus.html), while the careers page states 2021 [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/navervietnam). This likely reflects the initial establishment versus the expansion of operations.
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the subsidiary is led by Representative Park Dong Jin, but individual founders are not disclosed) [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/aboutus.html)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Information technology, software development, digital content, AI/cloud services, and media technology.
- **Target customers**: NAVER VIETNAM develops and operates global services for end-users and B2B clients primarily under the NAVER and LINE ecosystems, including payment (Npay), video (NAVER Clip), fan communities (Weverse), collaboration tools (NAVER WORKS), and live streaming (CHZZK). Its Vietnam Visual eXperience (VVX) team targets creators and broadcasters in K-POP, drama, and virtual production.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: NAVER aspires to become a technology platform that enables widespread access to advanced technologies, deeply invested in the success of the many individuals and partners involved with NAVER [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/aboutus.html)

## Products & Services
- **Npay**: Payment platform.
- **NAVER Clip**: Short-form video service.
- **Weverse**: Global fan community platform (K-Pop and beyond).
- **NAVER WORKS**: Enterprise collaboration tool (messaging, office, cloud).
- **CHZZK / Virtual Streamers**: Live streaming platform and virtual streamer support.
- **GSaaS (Global SaaS)**: Backend infrastructure and mobile engineering (Android/iOS) for SaaS products.
- **SmartID / Clip**: Identity and clip-related services (development center).
- **Yorkie**: Collaborative document editing tool.
- **NAVER Financial**: Financial technology services.
- **VVX (Vietnam Visual eXperience)**: Next-generation media technology combining AI, real-time rendering, and virtual production for K-POP, drama, and immersive storytelling [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/navervietnam)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed for NAVER VIETNAM. Parent company NAVER Corp’s market cap is approximately ₩30 trillion (as of mid-2026, based on public filings).
- **Key Metric**: Revenue and funding not separately published. Recognized as one of the Best IT Companies in Vietnam by ITViec in 2023, 2025, and 2026 [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/navervietnam)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: NAVER VIETNAM is wholly owned by NAVER Corp. It collaborates with global NAVER affiliates including LINE, WEBTOON, and SNOW.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded operations to Ho Chi Minh City in 2021; active hiring across multiple engineering disciplines (Android, iOS, backend, frontend) and creative roles (3D artists, compositors); established the dedicated VVX studio for media tech; ongoing partnership with HUST and PTIT for R&D belt [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/aboutus.html) [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/navervietnam)

## Competitive Advantages
- Access to NAVER Corp’s massive user base (200M+ LINE users, etc.) and cutting-edge R&D in AI, robotics, and metaverse.
- Flat, transparent culture with high autonomy in a global tech leader’s environment.
- Strong focus on both product development (Weverse, Npay) and next-generation media tech (VVX), offering engineers and artists exposure to advanced real-time rendering, virtual production, and AI.
- Proven track record of quality – ranked among Vietnam’s best IT companies for three consecutive surveys.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding the Vietnam R&D belt by deepening ties with local universities (HUST, PTIT) and recruiting top engineering talent.
- Scaling VVX as a center of excellence for immersive storytelling and virtual production, targeting K-POP and drama markets.
- Enhancing core existing services (Npay, Clip, Weverse, WORKS) with AI-driven features and localized support.
- Building a robust backend and mobile engineering hub (GSaaS, SmartID) to serve NAVER’s global cloud and SaaS ambitions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Flat and equal culture – “share, listen, trust” – with emphasis on capability regardless of age. Open and flexible office environment with hi-tech equipment [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/culture.html).
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Not explicitly stated, but office-first with modern amenities.
- **Compensation and perks**:
  - 100% gross salary during probation, full social insurance contributions.
  - 13th month salary, annual performance incentive, long-term commitment bonuses.
  - Monthly allowances (phone, parking, IT setup).
  - Premium healthcare package (employee + 2 family members), gym membership.
  - 14 days annual leave + extra paid days for special occasions (marriage, child sick, etc.).
  - Annual learning budget and book support budget.
  - Regular team building, happy hours, quarterly surveys, and annual company trips [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/culture.html).
- **Engineering culture**: Opportunity to work on globally scaled products with modern tech stacks (Java/Kotlin, React, Spring, Android, iOS, 3D tools). Strong learning environment with external conference opportunities.

## Sources
1. [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/aboutus.html) – Company introduction and profile
2. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/navervietnam) – Jobs page, including company description and team listings
3. [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/culture.html) – Company culture and benefits page
4. [navercorp.vn](https://navercorp.vn/en/main.html) – Main landing page

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