Principal Software Engineer

Coupang, a leading e-commerce company revolutionizing shopping experiences in Korea, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their TSE - Software Engineering team. This role is crucial in managing Coupang's on-premise and cloud infrastructure for their microservice ecosystem, which scales to thousands of services.

The position requires an architect with deep understanding of distributed systems and hands-on experience with large-scale backend services, Kubernetes, Go-lang, and Java-based microservices. You'll be responsible for designing architecture and leading teams to deliver a modern platform powering all of Coupang's internal services and ML platform.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of complex infrastructure problems and business needs, implementing scalable solutions using cutting-edge technologies like JAVA, AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes, Kubeflow, Argo CD, and gRPC. The role offers an opportunity to shape the future of one of the fastest-growing e-commerce platforms in Asia.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $184,000 to $376,000 per year, depending on location and experience. Coupang offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and various other perks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing technology company. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and strategic thinking, making it perfect for someone who wants to influence the direction of large-scale distributed systems while working with cutting-edge technologies.