
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 hiring a Staff Infrastructure Engineer to lead cloud infrastructure automation initiatives. You'll work with AWS, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes to streamline operations. This role requires extensive experience in infrastructure management.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on cloud technologies and automation. Your expertise in AWS and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes has allowed you to design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions that support high-demand applications. You are proficient in using configuration management tools such as Ansible and have a solid understanding of CI/CD practices, enabling you to streamline deployment processes effectively.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. You are passionate about optimizing infrastructure for performance and reliability, ensuring that systems run smoothly and efficiently.
Desirable
Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code is a plus, as is familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana. You have a keen interest in emerging technologies and are always looking for ways to innovate and improve existing processes. Your entrepreneurial spirit aligns with Coupang's mission to disrupt the e-commerce industry through technology.
What you'll do
As a Staff Infrastructure Engineer at Coupang, you will lead initiatives to automate and optimize our cloud infrastructure. You will work on designing and implementing solutions that eliminate infrastructure friction, allowing teams to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Your role will involve collaborating with software engineers to ensure that infrastructure meets the needs of various applications and services.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining infrastructure automation scripts and tools, leveraging your expertise in AWS and containerization technologies. You will also play a key role in establishing best practices for infrastructure management, including security, scalability, and cost optimization. Your contributions will directly impact the speed and efficiency of Coupang's operations, enabling rapid innovation and service delivery.
In addition to technical responsibilities, you will mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow in their careers. You will participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical direction of the team, ensuring that infrastructure solutions align with business goals.
What we offer
Coupang offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of commerce. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in our mission to create an epic experience in a high-tech, hyper-connected world.
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