Nexon

Rating:
5/5
Nexon is a global leader in the gaming and interactive entertainment industry. Since its founding in 1994, the company has built an expansive portfolio of many hit titles across PC and mobile platforms. Nexon is a pioneer in the mobile gaming market and continues to be a development powerhouse in the industry. At Nexon, we create and launch award-winning games and content. Our experienced and creative teams have access to powerful development tools and technologies, trained staff and proficient software engineers to create fun and immersive experiences for our users. As a technology-oriented company, we prioritize investment in R&D and innovation. Our teams collaborate closely to develop tools and technologies to improve our games and customer experience. To stay ahead of the curve, we place a strong emphasis on developing our web and mobile technologies, deploy modern databases and system architecture, develop eye-catching graphic visuals, and test the stability and performance of our games. For technology-minded professionals, Nexon provides you with a dynamic and fast-paced environment with room to grow. Our software engineers and game developers hire talented and highly motivated individuals. The development teams are supported with a wide range of technical tools, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning-based monetization analytics. With offices globally, from South Korea to the US and Canada, Nexon offers the opportunity to work on projects and join teams with the best and brightest talent in the industry and be part of the development of top-tier titles for our millions of players around the world.

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Project Manager

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 121100
Description: Manage large scale software development projects from idea conception to launch; required to coordinate software engineers, designers and product managers; monitor and track progress against established deadlines and milestones; identify risks and recommend possible solutions.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field; 5+ years of professional experience as a Project Manager; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; certifications such as PMP and Agile Certified are a plus.

Network Administrator

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 116600
Description: Monitor and maintain the health of the corporate networks, providing technical support to internal staff as needed; configure and install routers, firewalls and other networking equipment, ensuring that all security protocols are adhered to; set up user accounts and diagnose issues; optimize network performance.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of professional experience managing networks; strong working knowledge of Linux, Mac and Windows;Understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, SSH, DNS.

Web Developer

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-45
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 110400
Description: Build, maintain and update Nexon's websites; design, create and code webpages; write and debug web applications; develop content management systems and portals; collaborate with designers and other developers.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of professional experience building HTML, CSS and JavaScript; experience with server-side languages such as PHP and Java; understanding of web protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS; knowledge of content management systems.

Data Scientist

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 118000
Description: Develop tools, models and reports that enable data-driven decision making; analyze, mine and interpret large data sets; build new machine learning models, using available data to gain insight on customer behaviour patterns or market trends; develop methods to apply business logic to the data.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of professional experience working with large datasets; strong experience in extracting value from data, by way of statistical and predictive modeling; mastery of SQL and programming languages such as Python.

Software Engineer

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-45
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 112500
Description: Design and develop user-facing elements of Nexon's systems and applications; develop server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end; build, install and configure new systems; maintain and improve existing software.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of professional experience building front-end and/or back-end applications; Proficiency in server-side and client-side scripting languages; Understanding of databases and SQL.

Systems Analyst

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 115700
Description: Assess the current IT infrastructure and make recommendations on how to improve its performance; analyze new technologies to determine if they would benefit the efficacy and speed of the business processes; create and implement test cases to determine the efficacy of new software or hardware; set up standardized processes and policies.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of professional experience as a Systems Analyst; strong working knowledge of Linux or Windows; strong understanding of computer networks.
Locations: Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Munich, Taipei, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Hamburg, San Francisco, Singapore, Beijing
Career Paths: VP of Engineering, Chief Technical Officer, Senior Software Engineer, Network Engineer, Technical Writer, Product Manager, Quality Assurance Specialist, System Administrator, Data Analyst, Mobile App Developer, Game Developer, UI/UX Designer, Database Administrator.
Job Contacts: jobs@nexon.net

Recent Reviews

Samuel M.
4.8/5
4.8
I've been working at Nexon for about a year now, and I'm amazed by the amount of things I can do as a programmer in this company. The projects that I've worked on have been fun and challenging, and I'm really able to be creative in the solutions I come up with. The HR team is always supportive to help employees, and I'm really thankful for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What skills are important to have when applying for a job at Nexon?
Having strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills are important when applying for a job at Nexon.
What benefits do Nexon employees receive?
Nexon employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, and flexible working arrangements.