
Delivering convenience to millions in South Korea
Coupang is a leading e-commerce platform in South Korea, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul. The company serves millions of customers with its fast delivery service, Rocket Delivery, which promises same-day or next-day delivery on a wide range of products. Coupang went public in March 2021, ...
Coupang offers competitive salaries, stock options, generous paid time off, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
Coupang fosters a customer-centric culture, emphasizing speed and efficiency in its operations. The company values innovation and encourages employees...

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Coupang is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to manage the Core Data Team within the Data Platform organization. You'll oversee data architecture and governance while collaborating with global leadership to transform business requirements into technical solutions. This role requires over 10 years of experience in data engineering and management.
You have over 10 years of experience in data engineering or data warehousing, with a deep understanding of data governance and architecture. Your expertise allows you to guide technical decisions and mentor your team effectively, ensuring they perform at their best. You have a proven track record of managing engineering teams, having led hiring, performance management, and technical growth initiatives for at least 3-5 years.
Your experience includes working with large data warehouse platforms such as Redshift, Netezza, or Teradata, where you've successfully executed complex projects. You excel in collaborating with global offices and stakeholders, adeptly resolving conflicts and making rational decisions that align with business needs. You are familiar with cloud services, particularly AWS, and have hands-on experience with tools like S3 and EMR.
Experience with stream processing technologies such as Kafka or Flink is a plus, as is familiarity with modern data stacks. You are comfortable navigating the challenges of a hyper-connected world and are eager to contribute to a high-tech environment.
As the Lead Data Engineer, you will establish the roadmap for your data engineering team, focusing on performance management and technical growth. You will lead the design of long-term data architecture and marts that support key business domains such as sales, inventory, and search. Your role will involve close collaboration with global office leadership to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
You will monitor large-scale data pipelines, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to data quality standards. Additionally, you will define and strengthen data governance processes across the organization, fostering a reliable data environment that supports enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making. Your leadership will be crucial in creating an environment where data engineers can thrive and innovate.
At Coupang, you will be part of a rapidly growing e-commerce company that values innovation and customer satisfaction. You will have the opportunity to work in a startup culture within a large publicly listed company, where your contributions will directly impact the future of commerce. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the shopping experience for millions of customers.
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