Sr.Director, Data Science & Data Engineering
Required skills
- LLMs
- Ranking models
- personalization systems
- experimentation
- metrics synthesis
- ML concepts
- model configurations
Nice to have
- e-commerce
- marketplace
- 0->1 products
- new product surfaces
- fast-scaling consumer technology
Role summary
Coupang is seeking a Sr. Director of Data Science & Data Engineering to lead a global 20-person organization focused on improving the Search and Discovery experience. This role requires deep expertise in LLMs, ranking models, statistics, and experimentation, with the ability to communicate complex data concepts to C-suite leadership. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in data science/analytics and 5+ years in people management, with a strong understanding of ML concepts. Preferred qualifications include experience in e-commerce, marketplaces, and building new products in fast-scaling consumer technology companies. This is a remote position.
Sr. Director, Data Science & Data Engineering - Search
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 entrepreneurial 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.
About the Role
As the head of Data Science and Data Engineering within Search and Discovery, you will lead an organization responsible for understanding how customers are interacting with Search and Recommendations on Coupang and determine how to improve the Search and Discovery experience accordingly. This role works directly with both Search and Coupang leadership and requires the ability to both understand the extremely nuanced complexities of LLMs/Ranking models/statistics and communicate the corresponding strategic recommendations to the C-suite.
What You Will Do
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay & Benefits:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor 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 $184,000/year in our lowest geographic market to $376,000/year in our highest geographic market. 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 range or wage scale.
Equal Opportunities for All
Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. Our unprecedented success could not be possible without the valuable inputs of our globally diverse team.
Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ,ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, family status (including but not limited to marital or domestic partnership status), military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities or affiliations, ancestry, citizenship, family and medical leave status, status as a victim of any violent crime, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Coupang is also committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees and its consumers. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation in the application of recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at usrecruiting@coupang.com.
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