Process
I was contacted over LinkedIn and was given the HackerRank challenge. There was a problem on HackerRank, and they let me do an over-the-phone interview.
Make sure to study; you need to know the basics.
Questions
The interview questions were based around the basics of CS.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Coupang Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Coupang's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral15%
Negative45%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Coupang's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Coupang Work Experiences
3.0
Big Tech Seniors, Slow Processes
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
November 23, 2024
Pros: Opportunity to work with former Big Tech seniors.
Cons: - Many top-down initiatives.
- Many tedious intermediate approval processes to achieve real value.
3.0
Ideal for ex-Amazon employees
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seoul, South Korea
August 8, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn quickly.
Talented and driven colleagues.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Strong ownership culture.
Clear impact of work on customers.
Cons: Long working hours and frequent overtime.
Rapid changes in priorities and direction.
Limited work-life balance.
High performance pressure.
Communication gaps between teams.
2.0
Not a startup
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 15, 2019
Pros: company in a good business
Cons: Most US team leaders are not qualified. They neither have a strong technical background nor good management skills, running teams like bureaucratic organizations. Hiring and performance reviews are based on relationships. Several inner circles make decisions without transparency.
- 3.0Big Tech Seniors, Slow ProcessesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeoul, Seoul, South KoreaNovember 23, 2024Pros: Opportunity to work with former Big Tech seniors.Cons: - Many top-down initiatives. - Many tedious intermediate approval processes to achieve real value.
- 3.0Ideal for ex-Amazon employeesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeoul, South KoreaAugust 8, 2025Pros: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn quickly. Talented and driven colleagues. Competitive salary and benefits. Strong ownership culture. Clear impact of work on customers.Cons: Long working hours and frequent overtime. Rapid changes in priorities and direction. Limited work-life balance. High performance pressure. Communication gaps between teams.
- 2.0Not a startupSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 15, 2019Pros: company in a good businessCons: Most US team leaders are not qualified. They neither have a strong technical background nor good management skills, running teams like bureaucratic organizations. Hiring and performance reviews are based on relationships. Several inner circles make decisions without transparency.
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