Coupang

Staff, Full-Stack Engineer [Rocket Growth Engineering]

Coupang • $164K — $282K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in system design and large distributed systems
  • 6+ years of coding experience in modern languages: Java, Scala, Kotlin, C++, C#
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in an agile environment and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Build, own, and maintain large-scale distributed systems
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and product owners
  • Establish and execute design and architectural roadmaps
  • Drive improvements for efficiency, trust, performance, and availability
  • Implement clean, maintainable code using best practices
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging
  • Provide technical direction to junior engineers

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)
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • 18-21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) based on tenure
  • 12 Public Holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Electric Car Charging Station
Full Job Description
Role Overview

Coupang's Rocket Growth Engineering Team is responsible for building the next generation fulfillment by Coupang platform that allows Sellers to bring the widest possible quality selection of items available at competitive prices to Coupang's customers in a convenient manner. We are building full-stack engineering teams to scale up our systems for the vast and growing selection.

This role requires leadership of one of the most critical systems that will invest millions of listings, enabling quality experience for our Sellers from Listings, and Order Fulfillment to Settlements. We provide intelligence for Sellers to optimize their Selection, prices, and fulfillment experience to Coupang's customer needs, enabling Coupang to become the most trusted selling platform. We are looking for a leader who has previous E-commerce leadership experience and has led distributed systems development.

Key Responsibilities:

Building, owning, and maintenance of large-scale distributed systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and product owners to develop scalable, resilient applications

Establishing and executing short and long-term design and architectural roadmaps for the business

Driving continual improvement to the efficiency and flexibility of the business platform while keeping high bar for customer trust, performance and availability.

Implement clean, maintainable, and efficient code using best practices for distributed application development

Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and fix any issues or bugs

Continuing to innovate on the platform to support Rocket Growth programs

Providing technical direction to junior engineers in the team

Skills and Qualifications:

6+ years of experience working on 5+ years on fundamental algorithms, system design, and large distributed systems

6+ years of professional coding experience using modern programming language such as Java, Scala, Kotlin, C++, C#, etc

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in an agile development environment and meet tight deadlines

Preferred:

Experience working in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

Experience communicating with users, other technical teams and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs and product strategy

Experience influencing software engineering best practices within your team

Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between

Experience working backwards from the customer and delivering innovative, simple solutions.

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 $164,00/year to $282,000/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 Public Holidays
  • 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.

Recruitment Process
  • Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview - Offer
  • The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
  • Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider
  • This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
  • Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
  • Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran's benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

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/

Req# R0079089

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.

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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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