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, ...
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Backend Engineer • Staff
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Coupang is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the development of company-wide transaction data storage solutions. You'll work with technologies like Cassandra, MySQL, and Elasticsearch to enhance e-commerce data services. This position requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with distributed systems and data storage solutions. Your expertise includes working with technologies such as Cassandra, MySQL, and Elasticsearch, and you understand the intricacies of low-latency data access. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about creating efficient and scalable backend services that enhance user experiences.
You are a problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Your strong analytical skills enable you to optimize data storage and retrieval processes, ensuring that the systems you build are robust and reliable. You have a collaborative mindset and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that impact the entire organization.
What you'll do
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Coupang, you will take charge of the company's transaction data storage and common data service layer. Your role will involve designing and implementing scalable backend systems that support the e-commerce platform's growing needs. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure that the data services are optimized for low-latency reading and high availability.
You will lead efforts to enhance the existing data storage solutions, leveraging your expertise in Cassandra and other technologies to improve performance and reliability. Your responsibilities will include conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product and design teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
You will also be involved in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to data storage and retrieval, ensuring that the systems operate smoothly and efficiently. Your contributions will play a critical role in shaping the future of Coupang's e-commerce infrastructure, enabling the company to deliver exceptional experiences to its customers.
What we offer
Coupang provides a dynamic work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming the e-commerce landscape. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
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