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Full-Time

Senior Director

Technical Program Management

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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

$184k - $376kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
MySQL
Management
Git
Apache Kafka
AWS
Redis
Cassandra
Requirements
  • 12+ Years of experience in managing engineering or TPM teams and designing large-scale or complex technical initiatives on shared infrastructure platforms
  • 5+ Years in building and improving common platforms including AWS cloud products, CI/CD tooling (Github, Circle CI, JFrog, EKS), messaging (Kafka), and storage (Redis, Cassandra, Aurora, MySQL)
  • Experience leading and mentoring TPM’s
  • Flexible, agile and fast learner
  • Excellent cross-group collaboration, outstanding verbal and written communication
Responsibilities
  • Partner with the VP of infrastructure engineering to plan and execute program strategy
  • Strong functional & technical system design ability
  • Able to dive deep into existing platform limitations and to consider those findings when thinking through the big problems of scalability and reliability faced by users of Coupang’s infra platform.
  • Develop solutions to improve productivity & efficiency for Coupang’s tech org
  • Strong blend of technical, business, and program management experience that enables clear and consistent communication across teams, project execution and great customer reach.
  • Own, manage and deliver multiple large scale, complex programs across organizations with ease of simplicity, taking teams along to the path of success.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail
  • Strong cultural change management experience
  • The team is based in both Seoul and US West coast (Seattle and Mountain View) so you’ll need to be flexible in your working schedule to accommodate evening hours as needed
  • Some travel (Once per quarter) to either Seoul, Mountain View or other office locations will be required.

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.