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Staff Backend Engineer

Posted on 4/30/2024

Coupang

Coupang

5,001-10,000 employees

E-commerce platform with advanced logistics technology

Consulting
Aerospace
Defense
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$138k - $309kAnnually

+ Bonuses + Equity

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Digital Ocean
Java
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics or equivalent
  • 8+ years of solid work with fundamental algorithms, system design, and large distributed systems
  • 5+ years of coding experience in Java or a similar OO language
  • Hands-on experience in building large scale real-time service
Responsibilities
  • Architect and implement next-generation pricing determination platforms
  • Bring industry best practices in software development and operations
  • Improve engineering skills to build pioneering e-commerce experience in new global markets
  • Solve challenging problems at scale with high reliability
  • Have a direct impact on tens of millions of users every single day

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.
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