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Staff Backend Engineer

Seattle💼 Full-time💰 $164,000–$164,000🗓 2026-08-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the evolution of Coupang's Kubernetes platform and act as a strategic technical authority for the organization.

Role type

Staff Backend Engineer (Kubernetes Platform)

Builds

Scalable and reliable services and tools to enhance Coupang's Kubernetes ecosystem

Domain

Cloud Infrastructure / Container Orchestration

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

C++, Java, Golang, backend development, distributed systems, Kubernetes, container orchestration, system design, mentorship

Preferred skills

large-scale production systems with Golang, multi-cluster Kubernetes environments, complex architectural problem solving

Technologies

Kubernetes, C++, Java, Golang

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable and reliable services and tools to enhance Coupang's Kubernetes ecosystem; Drive the technical roadmap for container orchestration to ensure global reliability, security, and efficiency; Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify platform requirements and deliver a seamless developer experience; Optimize Kubernetes infrastructure for efficiency and to handle massive scale; Mentor junior and senior engineers while promoting engineering excellence and best practices across the team

Seniority

Staff, strategic technical authority & mentorship

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