The Impact of a Software Engineer at Coupa:
We are looking for an extremely talented Software Engineer to join our Platform Team. You will be part of a global agile group that is responsible for building the best in class SaaS platform, deployment infrastructure, and services. The position will require a candidate to design, develop, maintain, and scale Coupa’s platform systems, services, and operational automation. Our main languages are Ruby and Go, and we expect you to be able to contribute in either.
In summary, the Technology Platform Team is responsible for the backbone of Coupa’s Enterprise SaaS Application. We evaluate and introduce new technologies where it makes sense, we develop features that can impact all customers, we develop tools and frameworks to improve our process, we work in close collaboration with Operations, and we hold the bar very high for what we deliver.
What You’ll Do
- Being a hands-on contributor is a key responsibility in this role
- Design, develop, maintain, and scale Coupa’s platform systems and services
- Participate in operational design and code review
- Architect and develop reusable microservices and other Platform components
- Develop frameworks for standardizing and enabling data flows via APIs, files, message queues
- Advocate best practices (unit/automation testing, code reviews, code quality, etc.)
- Engage with other teams to make platform components simpler to deploy and operate
- A good team player, works and communicates well with others
- Find creative, elegant and maintainable solutions to complex problems
- Continually look for opportunities to improve our platform, process and business
What You Will Bring to Coupa
- Minimum of 4-5 years of software development experience
- Expertise in one or more of the following programming languages: Ruby, Go preferably but will also consider Java
- Experience with modern MVC web framework like Ruby on Rails is highly preferred
- Proven understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
- Experience with RESTful API development
- Experience with high-throughput message queueing systems (Kafka/Resque/etc)
- Experience with building micro services in languages like Golang or Java
- Experience with cloud native architecture and technologies like Kubernetes, EC2 etc.
- Experience working in an agile environment that follows Scrum or other agile methodologies
- Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
- Self-motivated, go-getter, passion for learning, strong communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent), or equivalent experience
Skills Required
- Minimum of 4-5 years of software development experience
- Expertise in Ruby, Go, or Java
- Experience with modern MVC frameworks like Ruby on Rails
- Experience with RESTful API development
- Experience with high-throughput message queuing systems
- Experience building microservices in Golang or Java
- Experience with cloud native architecture and technologies
- Experience working in an agile environment
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources from day one. Plan breadth and wellness support are consistently emphasized.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible or unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, floating holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Remote‑friendly practices are noted to support taking time away.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑building and caregiving supports include fertility benefits, generous parental leave, and resources for adoption and elder care. Return‑to‑work assistance and an onsite Mother’s Room are highlighted.
Coupa Insights
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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