Coupang

Senior Staff Backend Engineer (Pricing)

Coupang$174K — $299K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software design and development experience
  • Strong expertise in distributed systems and large-scale enterprise platforms
  • Analytical thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Proficient in verbal and written English
  • Ability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering initiatives with hands-on involvement in open-source technologies
  • Design and architect pricing and commerce systems for high quality and scalability
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to propose solutions for complex business challenges
  • Define technical roadmaps for the pricing platform's growth
  • Build extensible services in conjunction with other engineering teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options
  • Paid time off ranging from 18-21 days based on tenure
  • 12 designated paid holidays
  • Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • On-site electric car charging stations
Full Job Description
Role Overview

The Pricing team is one of the core pillars of Coupang's business and is responsible for determining the price of every product sold on Coupang. Serving hundreds of millions of requests every day, our mission is to build and maintain highly scalable, extensible platforms that are also highly available and robust.

As part of our Pricing team, you will directly architect and implement our next-generation pricing determination platforms. You will help the team adopt industry best practices in software development and operations while elevating their engineering skills to build pioneering e-commerce experiences in new global markets. Working closely with engineers across multiple geographic locations, you'll solve challenging problems at scale with high reliability. Your efforts will directly impact tens of millions of users every single day.

What You Will Do
  • Serve as a hands-on engineering leader with deep expertise in open-source technologies and distributed systems
  • Design layered applications and drive the highest quality of architecture and design for pricing and commerce systems
  • Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to understand problems, develop solutions, and lead engineers on mission-critical projects that resolve complex business challenges
  • Define roadmaps and a technical vision for the scalable and robust growth of the pricing platform to support business expansion
  • Collaborate with other Coupang engineering teams to build extensible services that unlock opportunities for innovation

Minimum Qualifications
  • 8+ years of professional experience in software design and development
  • Strong experience with distributed systems and extensive experience building large-scale enterprise platforms
  • Exceptional analytical and deep-dive skills; a bar raiser for engineering excellence
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Java or similar JVM-based languages; experience with Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Experience with event-driven architectures, stream processing (Kafka, Flink), and real-time data pipelines
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and DevOps best practices
  • Experience working in e-commerce, marketplace, or high-traffic consumer-facing platforms

Why Join Coupang
  • Work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of daily requests, directly impacting tens of millions of users
  • Collaborate with world-class engineers across global offices in a culture that values ownership and innovation
  • Shape the future of e-commerce in one of the world's most dynamic and tech-forward markets

Pay & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of living across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation.

The base pay for this position ranges from $174,000/year to $299,000/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Annual bonus is 0-20% of the base salary.

General Description of All Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental leave
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • MTV - [Free] Electric Car Charging Station

General Description of Other Compensation

"Other Compensation" includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale.

Privacy Notice
  • Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/

Job Requisition ID: 8937

About Coupang

Coupang is a South Korean e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, and incorporated in Delaware, United States. Founded in 2010 by Bom Kim, the company expanded to become the largest online marketplace in South Korea. Its expansion led the company to the video streaming distribution after the launch of the service Coupang Play. Coupang is often referred to as the "Amazon of South Korea", due its position and corporate size in South Korean online market.

Coupang Careers

Join the vibrant team at Coupang, one of the largest and most innovative e-commerce platforms in the world. At Coupang, we are not just a company; we are a revolution in online shopping, dedicated to transforming the customer experience through bold innovation and leadership in the digital landscape.

Work You’ll Do

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Be Part of Our Team

Our team at Coupang is composed of passionate, curious, and innovative professionals. We are hiring individuals who are not only looking to advance their careers but also to make a significant impact on the industry. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity and solution-driven mindsets.

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Coupang offers a competitive package of benefits that address the diverse needs of our employees. From health and wellness to financial planning, we ensure our team is equipped to lead a balanced life. Experience our culture where work-life balance is not just promised but practiced.

Networking and Professional Development

Networking at Coupang opens doors to expansive career opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within the company through various networking events and collaborative projects. Our commitment to your career development is reflected in our continuous learning initiatives and professional growth activities.

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