
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...

Coupang • Seattle, USA
Coupang is hiring a Staff Back-end Engineer to innovate and build systems that enable reliable order fulfillment in their Fulfillment Centers. You'll work with Java and contribute to the fast-growing e-commerce landscape. This role requires significant backend engineering experience.
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building production systems that scale effectively. You’ve owned services from design through deployment and have valuable insights from debugging complex distributed systems issues. Your expertise in Java is deep, and you have a strong understanding of service architecture, dependency injection, and testing strategies. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. You are comfortable with the challenges of a fast-paced e-commerce environment and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven company. You understand the importance of customer satisfaction and are motivated by the impact your work has on enhancing the customer experience.
Experience with cloud technologies and microservices architecture would be a plus. Familiarity with agile methodologies and a passion for continuous learning will help you excel in this role. You are open to mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge with the team, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
As a Staff Back-end Engineer at Coupang, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend systems that support our fulfillment operations. You will collaborate closely with product managers and other engineers to define system requirements and ensure that our technology stack meets the demands of our rapidly growing customer base. Your role will involve optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability, as well as developing new features that enhance our service offerings. You will participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices within the team. Additionally, you will be involved in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, contributing to the overall stability of our systems. Your insights will help shape the technical direction of our projects, and you will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that drive significant improvements in our operations.
Coupang provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is transforming the e-commerce landscape. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to build the future of commerce and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers.
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