About Coupang
Delivering convenience to millions in South Korea
Key Highlights
- Publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker CPNG
- Valuation of approximately $60 billion post-IPO
- Over 17 million active customers using the platform
- Employs 1,000-5,000 people across various roles
Coupang is a leading e-commerce platform in South Korea, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul. The company serves millions of customers with its fast delivery service, Rocket Delivery, which promises same-day or next-day delivery on a wide range of products. Coupang went public in March 2021, ...
🎁 Benefits
Coupang offers competitive salaries, stock options, generous paid time off, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Coupang fosters a customer-centric culture, emphasizing speed and efficiency in its operations. The company values innovation and encourages employees...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Coupang is seeking a Senior Staff Backend Engineer with expertise in Service Mesh to design and deliver a modern platform. You'll work with microservices architecture and Java to enhance Coupang's e-commerce capabilities. This role requires deep technical knowledge and experience in large-scale systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have over 5 years of experience in backend engineering, particularly in building and maintaining large-scale microservices architectures. Your hands-on experience with Service Mesh technologies has equipped you with the skills to design robust and scalable systems that can handle high traffic and complex interactions.
You possess a strong understanding of distributed systems and have a proven track record of troubleshooting and optimizing performance in production environments. Your expertise in Java allows you to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, and you are comfortable working with various frameworks and tools that enhance backend functionality.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is a plus, as is familiarity with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes. You are also open to exploring new technologies and methodologies that can improve the development process and enhance system reliability.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for designing the architecture of Coupang's backend systems, focusing on the integration and optimization of Service Mesh technologies. You will lead initiatives to enhance the performance and scalability of our microservices, ensuring they meet the demands of our rapidly growing user base.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend engineers, to define requirements and deliver features that improve the overall user experience. Your role will involve conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle.
You will also be tasked with monitoring system performance and implementing solutions to address any issues that arise. Your insights will help shape the technical direction of the team, and you will play a key role in driving innovation within the organization.
What we offer
Coupang offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of e-commerce. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, encouraging you to take on new challenges and expand your skill set.
You will be part of a team that values collaboration and creativity, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and support, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Join us at Coupang and be part of a mission to revolutionize the way people shop and live. We are excited to welcome bold and ambitious individuals who are ready to make a difference.
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