Staff AI Engineer - Search & Discovery
Core
Architect and own the end-to-end lifecycle of novel, high-scale AI applications where Generative AI and LLMs serve as the fundamental core intelligence for e-commerce experiences.
Role type
Staff AI Engineer (Generative AI & LLMs)
Builds
AI-native applications, production AI infrastructure, RAG frameworks, and intelligent software services for Coupang's e-commerce platform.
Domain
E-commerce, Generative AI, Large Language Models
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
LLM orchestration, RAG pipeline design, vector databases, prompt engineering, MLOps for non-deterministic models, full-stack AI development, system architecture, code review, product-led engineering
Preferred skills
High-traffic consumer AI environments, cross-functional AI team leadership, 0→1 Generative AI product launch, fast-scaling tech company experience, e-commerce search expertise
Technologies
LangChain, LlamaIndex, vector databases, semantic search architectures
Responsibilities
Design and architect end-to-end applications centered on generative AI and LLMs; Develop and manage production AI infrastructure including vector databases and real-time data pipelines; Implement advanced prompt engineering and agentic design; Enforce AI reliability, monitoring, and safety; Rapidly prototype and productionize new AI capabilities.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership
