Staff Backend Software Engineer (Global Ops Tech)

Coupang, a leading force in South Korean commerce, is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for their Inventory and Promise Platform team. This role is crucial in empowering Coupang's Fulfillment & Transportation operations through modern, reliable, and data-driven technologies. The position involves technical leadership in rearchitecting and building a new platform that manages inventory visibility and delivery promises for millions of online shoppers.

The role sits at the heart of Coupang's renowned Rocket Delivery service, working with systems that process thousands of requests per second and generate trillions of won in business decisions. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining services that power the customer shopping experience by providing real-time inventory visibility and delivery date promises, while also orchestrating fulfillment operations post-order.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead complex, cross-functional projects, design scalable microservices and machine learning pipelines, and mentor other engineers. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly with Java, and has deep expertise in distributed systems, stream processing, and high-availability architectures.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $159,000 to $324,000 based on location, along with comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and parental leave. Join a company that combines startup culture with the resources of a global public company, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of commerce through innovative technology solutions.