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Senior Staff ML Infra Engineer

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Coupang

Coupang

5,001-10,000 employees

E-commerce platform with advanced logistics technology

Consulting
Aerospace
Defense
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$159k - $324kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Git
Data Structures & Algorithms
Apache Spark
AWS
Scala
Apache Hive
Hadoop
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of experience
  • Computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, performance complexity, and implications of computer architecture on software performance (e.g., I/O and memory tuning)
  • Software engineering fundamentals: version control systems (i.e Git, Github) and workflows, and the ability to write production-ready code
  • Expert experience with Big Data tools and ETL frameworks (Hadoop, Hive, Presto, Spark, Scala, Apache Airflow, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable of modern online serving technologies such as gRPC, ProtoBuffer, Caching, etc.
  • Experience deploying highly robust and scalable data pipelines processing petabytes of data
  • Experience with integrating applications and platforms with cloud technologies (i.e, AWS and GCP)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to conduct meetings and make professional presentations, and explain complex concepts and technical material to non-technical users
  • Experience with machine learning platform for search & discovery related rankings is a strong plus
Responsibilities
  • Proactively drive the execution of end-to-end data platform, data quality roadmap for Search & Discovery ML efforts
  • Take ownership, consolidate and optimize the Search & Discovery core data logging, processing, and ML model training pipelines
  • Drive design and implementation of durable & efficient platform solutions that serve ML model with low latency
  • Develop and scale infrastructure that powers multiple ML experiments running in parallel with monitoring and debugging capabilities.
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Data Scientists, Analysts, Product Managers, Indexing Platform Engineers, Ranking Engineers and Data Platform Engineers to understand & deliver training and serving needs
  • Research, analyze and select technical approaches for solving difficult and challenging development and integration problems, coach and mentor other engineers in process and methodologies

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

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

30%
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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.