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Senior Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer

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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.

Role Overview

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door. Powered by an outstanding end-to-end e-commerce and logistics network and a fanatical culture of customer centricity, Coupang has broken tradeoffs around speed, selection and price.

Today, we provide exceedingly fast shipping speeds on millions of items including fresh groceries, delivered within hours nationwide, 365 days a year. We are doing this for millions of consumers in Korea. Korea is home to one of the largest and fastest growing e-commerce opportunities anywhere in the world.

Coupang Ads Tech ML Infrastructure provides the platform, services and tooling to empower engineers through the full lifecycle of ML engineering by improving developer experience and engineering efficiency. The work is critical for driving Coupang’s Ads business growth in areas like Ads relevance through foundational infrastructure capabilities. We are looking for a Senior Staff Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineers to build Coupang Ads Tech ML infrastructure from the ground up.

What You Will Do

Build the platform, services and tooling for the full lifecycle of ML engineering
Work with ML engineers who develop, train, deploy and operate ML models to optimize ML workflows and improve developer experience and developer efficiency
Contribute to Coupang Ads Tech Infrastructure and improve how ML is integrated into Coupang Ads Tech infrastructure to meet requirements on engineering velocity, performance and reliability

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent
10+ years of experience with very large and complex distributed systems
5+ years of coding experience in one of the following: C++, Java, Python
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with technical and non- technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with large scale ML infrastructure
Extensive experience in designing complex backend systems
Ability to challenge the existing norms to improve overall systems and processes

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 $138,000/year in our lowest geographic market to $297,000/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

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
401K Plan with Company Match
18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure
12 Public Holidays
Paid Parental leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits
MTV - [Free] Electric Car Charging Station

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.

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 a reasonable accommodation in the application of recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at  usrecruiting@coupang.com

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What You Should Know About Senior Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer, Coupang

Join Coupang as a Senior Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer and become a part of our mission to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape! Based in Seattle, this role allows you to harness your expertise in machine learning to build groundbreaking infrastructure that enhances our ad technology. At Coupang, we're obsessed with delivering an exceptional experience to our customers, and we believe that your contributions to our ML infrastructure will be pivotal in achieving that goal. As you collaborate with skilled ML engineers, you'll have the chance to optimize workflows, create innovative solutions, and enhance automation throughout the entire ML engineering lifecycle. With over ten years of experience in distributed systems under your belt and proficiency in languages like C++, Java, or Python, you'll help improve our platform's performance and reliability. It’s no ordinary job — you’ll be driving the foundational capabilities that empower our Ads business to scale efficiently and effectively. This is your opportunity to challenge the status quo and bring your entrepreneurial spirit to a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Together, we can continue pushing the boundaries of e-commerce and crafting unforgettable shopping experiences. If you’re excited about building cutting-edge solutions and making a hands-on impact, Coupang is the place for you to grow and thrive. Come join us and help build the future of commerce!

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What does a Senior Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer do at Coupang?

At Coupang, the Senior Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer plays a crucial role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our machine learning initiatives. This position involves improving the developer experience by developing platforms, services, and tools that enable seamless integration of ML workflows into our Ads Tech infrastructure. You'll work closely with ML engineers to optimize model training and deployment processes, ensuring that the company's growth in the Ads business is supported by efficient and reliable infrastructure.