Staff Back-end Engineer (Gowri/Picking)

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Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office
16K-282K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce
Building the future of eCommerce. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems!
The Role
Lead backend engineering for Coupang’s fulfillment picking systems. Design scalable microservices, distributed architectures, and machine learning pipelines supporting inventory and promise workflows. Lead complex cross-functional projects, decompose technical problems, optimize performance and fault tolerance, and operationalize highly available production systems. Mentor engineers, influence multiple teams, and promote engineering best practices across the organization.
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Company Introduction  

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.  

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.  

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. 

  

Role Overview 

The Global Operation Technology (Global Ops Tech) is responsible for the system that enable Coupang to reliably fulfill customer orders in Fulfillment Centers within hours of order placement. The Global Ops Tech Organization is on a mission to innovate by building an efficient eco system that operates at breakthrough scale and speed. The desired candidate will help lead Global Ops Tech Picking team build systems that drive the overall process and workflow of Coupang's fulfillment systems. This work will not only include designing and building world-class systems but also drive adoption of advanced technologies in terms of innovation and process optimization.


What you will do

  • Serve as a technical lead on our most demanding, cross-functional projects involving Inventory and Promise.
  • Independently come up with quality architecture and design of systems for new microservices and machine learning pipelines.
  • Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straightforward solutions.
  • Possess expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise distributed architecture, and engineering best practices.
  • Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members.
  • Exert technical influence over multiple teams, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience.

  

Basic Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including Java.
  • 8+ years of experience leading large-scale projects.
  • Strong understanding of backend scalable software architecture, distributed systems, and message-oriented architecture.

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Experience with scalable distributed systems and understanding of machine learning algorithms.
  • Experience in the eCommerce domain involved in supply chain systems around Inventory and Promise..
  • Experience with AWS; Java language would be a plus.
  • Experience with high-scale production systems with fault-tolerance and monitoring.
  • Operationalizing software in a large-scale environment with high availability requirements

  

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/

Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, marital status, military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities, or affiliations, citizenship, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation in the recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Job Requisition ID: R0076061

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including Java
  • 8+ years of experience leading large-scale projects
  • Strong understanding of backend scalable software architecture, distributed systems, and message-oriented architecture
  • Experience with scalable distributed systems and machine learning algorithms
  • Experience in eCommerce supply chain systems involving Inventory and Promise
  • Experience with AWS
  • Experience with high-scale production systems, fault tolerance, and monitoring
  • Experience operationalizing software in large-scale environments with high availability requirements

Coupang Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coupang and has not been reviewed or approved by Coupang.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are described as robust, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, mental health, and transgender healthcare. Some locations also offer on-site or virtual health screenings that enhance preventive care access.
  • Retirement Support Financial programs include a 401(k) with company matching and an employee stock purchase plan alongside performance bonuses. Feedback suggests these elements provide a structured foundation for long-term savings and wealth building.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is described as generous with accrual increasing with tenure, complemented by company-paid holidays and parental leave. Flexible work arrangements in some roles further support time away when needed.

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The Company
HQ: Seoul
70,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce. We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day. Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Why Work With Us

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact.

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