Director, Back-end Engineering

Who you are

You have extensive experience in backend engineering, with a proven track record of leading teams and driving engineering excellence. Your leadership style fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that your team is motivated and aligned with the company's mission to disrupt the commerce industry. You understand the importance of setting growth paths and structures for your team, and you are committed to establishing best practices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

You possess a deep understanding of backend technologies and architectures, enabling you to guide your team in building scalable and reliable systems. Your hands-on experience allows you to engage with the technical aspects of projects, ensuring that the engineering charter aligns with the overall business objectives. You are passionate about mentoring and developing talent within your team, helping them grow in their careers while achieving collective goals.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can push the boundaries of what’s possible. Your entrepreneurial spirit drives you to seek out new initiatives and innovations that can enhance the customer experience. You are not afraid to get your hands dirty and dive into complex problems, leveraging your expertise to find effective solutions.

Desirable

Experience in e-commerce or related industries is a plus, as is familiarity with cloud technologies and modern development practices. You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams and understand the importance of collaboration in achieving success.

What you'll do

As the Director of Back-end Engineering at Coupang, you will be responsible for overseeing the engineering charter for a suite of applications that support vendors and sellers. You will lead a team of engineers, setting high standards for engineering excellence and ensuring that best practices are followed throughout the development process. Your role will involve defining the technical vision and strategy for backend systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business goals.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your leadership will guide the team in implementing solutions that enhance the customer experience and drive business growth. You will also be responsible for managing the team's performance, conducting regular reviews, and providing feedback to help team members develop their skills and advance their careers.

In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of innovation within the team. You will encourage experimentation and the exploration of new technologies that can improve processes and outcomes. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring alignment and collaboration across the organization.

What we offer

Coupang offers a unique opportunity to be part of a company that is transforming the commerce industry. You will work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to build the future of commerce and create an epic experience for our customers.