Sr. Staff Backend Engineer
Required skills
- Java
- Spring Framework
- AWS
- backend software development
- streaming data processing
- distributed systems
- data infrastructure
- data models
- architectural roadmaps
- technical leadership
Nice to have
- Spark
- Flink
- Spring
- APIs
- NoSQL
- Big Data
Role summary
Coupang is seeking a Sr. Staff Backend Engineer to join their Marketplace Growth Engineering team. This role focuses on building scalable data systems and pipelines to empower third-party sellers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Java and the Spring Framework, and proficiency in cloud environments like AWS. Responsibilities include designing and developing high-performance streaming data processing systems, establishing architectural roadmaps, and providing technical leadership. Experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Flink, Kafka, and NoSQL databases is preferred. This is a remote, full-time position with a competitive salary range.
We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.
We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.
Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.
Role Overview
The Marketplace Growth Engineering team is dedicated to the success of third-party sellers on our platform. Our mission is to build the end-to-end, scalable, and intelligent systems that empower sellers to thrive. We create the tools, services, and data platforms that form the backbone of the seller experience, from intuitive user interfaces to high-performance backend processing.The ideal candidate is a backend engineering expert with extensive experience in building scalable data systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to own and drive impactful projects from inception to delivery. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Coupang’s seller ecosystem, delivering solutions that scale with our business and redefine the seller experience.
What You Will Do
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay & Benefits
Our compensation reflects the cost of living across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation.
The base pay for this position ranges from $159,000/year to $324,000/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
General Description of Other Compensation
“Other Compensation” includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary or wage scale.
Recruitment Process and Others
Recruitment Process
Details to Consider
Privacy Notice
Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, marital status, military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities, or affiliations, citizenship, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation in the recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at usrecruiting@coupang.com.
Req Id R0080788
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