Hyundai Motor and Kia announced on October 19 that they are recruiting participants for the 9th Softier Bootcamp, an entry-level training program linked to hiring, until November 3.
The Softier Bootcamp, which has been running since 2023, aims to cultivate and recruit software talent. Graduates will be offered final interview opportunities for entry-level positions.
The program focuses on three areas: backend development, data engineering and data architecture, and service planning. Eligible applicants include those who graduated or are expected to graduate from a four-year university, domestically or internationally, between August of this year and August of next year.
The training will take place from December 28 to February 26, lasting approximately eight weeks. It is fully funded, with necessary equipment and software provided to participants.
This cohort will introduce one-on-one mentoring to enhance AI capabilities. Participants will gain practical experience through theoretical training, team projects, and mentorship from Hyundai Motor and Kia professionals.
Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to offer final interview opportunities to graduates of the training program. Since 2023, around 600 graduates from the previous eight cohorts of the Softier Bootcamp have secured positions in software roles at Hyundai Motor, Kia, and leading IT companies in South Korea.
Jin Eun-sook, head of ICT at Hyundai Motor and Kia, stated, "The Softier Bootcamp aims to foster AI engineers who will drive innovation in the mobility service ecosystem. We will continue to invest in discovering software talent and promoting AX."
Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its transition to artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing. The group is advancing smart manufacturing technology utilizing AI and robotics at its I-Park Center in Uiwang.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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