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Staff – Back-end Engineer

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Coupang

Coupang

5,001-10,000 employees

E-commerce platform with advanced logistics technology

Consumer Goods
Defense
Consulting
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$142k - $309kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Apache Spark
Java
Scala
Hadoop
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
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's main product leverages advanced e-commerce and logistics technologies to enhance the shopping and dining experience, with a focus on customer convenience. The company is dedicated to simplifying daily life through innovative technology solutions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$3.4B

Headquarters

Seoul, South Korea

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Capital Wealth Planning LLC and Advanced Portfolio Management LLC indicate strong market confidence in Coupang's growth potential.
  • The addition of experienced executives to the board, such as Asha Sharma, could drive innovative strategies and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions, such as the Farfetch takeover, could open new revenue streams and market opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges, such as the ongoing dispute with the KFTC, could result in financial penalties and reputational damage.
  • The competitive e-commerce market requires continuous innovation and investment, which could strain resources and impact profitability.

What makes Coupang unique

  • Coupang's aggressive investment strategy and high-profile board appointments, such as Asha Sharma from Microsoft AI, set it apart in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
  • The company's strategic acquisitions, like Farfetch, and partnerships with entities like the U.S. Department of Commerce, highlight its ambition to expand and diversify its market reach.
  • Coupang's willingness to challenge regulatory decisions, as seen in its legal battle with the KFTC, demonstrates a bold approach to maintaining its business practices.