Full-Time

Staff – Back-end Engineer

Data Infrastructure

Posted on 8/28/2024

Coupang

Coupang

5,001-10,000 employees

E-commerce platform with rapid delivery services

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$142k - $309kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Apache Spark
Java
AWS
Scala
Hadoop
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or/and master's degree in computer science and equivalent majors
  • Proficient in at least one or more Java, Scala, Python
  • More than 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining large software infrastructures
  • Have expertise in distributed systems such as Hadoop and Spark
  • Great communication skills and fun to share your experiences and learning with your colleagues
  • People who try to automate without maintaining manual or repetitive tasks
  • Experience in designing and developing data pipelines in cloud environments such as AWS and GCP
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and lead engineers on key mission-critical projects
  • Leading the design and deployment of big data infrastructure architectures
  • Hadoop/Data Warehouse infrastructure maintenance
  • Establish Data Warehouse governance and improve cluster operation efficiency
  • Self-service development to improve cluster operational efficiency and user experience
  • As a Backend Engineer, participate in business/technical improvement projects from a data platform perspective
  • Modern data engineering technology research and product development

Coupang operates as an e-commerce platform in South Korea, focusing on making shopping, dining, and daily living easier for its users. The platform connects individual consumers and small businesses to a wide variety of products and services. Coupang's logistics network enables fast delivery, often within hours, enhancing the shopping experience. The company generates revenue through direct sales, commissions from third-party sellers, and subscription services like Rocket WOW, which provides members with special benefits. What sets Coupang apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and its ability to adapt to changing consumer needs. The goal of Coupang is to continue growing rapidly and to transform the traditional commerce landscape.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.3B

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Coupang's partnership with ACI Worldwide Express enhances global seller sales in Korea.
  • AI-driven personalization boosts customer experience and sales conversion rates for Coupang.
  • Coupang's expansion into live commerce offers new channels for customer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from local and international platforms threatens Coupang's market share.
  • Legal battles with KFTC could result in financial penalties and reputational damage.
  • Coupang's rapid expansion may lead to increased operational costs impacting profitability.

What makes Coupang unique

  • Coupang offers rapid delivery services, often within hours, leveraging advanced logistics.
  • The company provides a seamless online shopping experience with a vast product selection.
  • Coupang's customer-centric approach drives continuous innovation to meet evolving user needs.

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