Director, Back-end Engineering
Core
Lead the mobile, web, and backend teams owning Coupang's primary eCommerce experiences (Home, Search, Product List) to ensure system reliability and stability.
Role type
Director, Back-end Engineering (Engineering Leader)
Builds
Customer-facing eCommerce platforms, backend systems, mobile apps, and web platforms
Domain
eCommerce, Retail, South Korean Commerce
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture design, Engineering team leadership, Technical strategy formulation, Cross-functional collaboration, Risk identification, Roadmap planning
Preferred skills
Hands-on problem solving, Systematic thinking, Entrepreneurial spirit, Mentoring engineers
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Design and build extensible system architecture, Lead and manage director-level leaders and senior staff engineers, Build cohesive technical strategic plans, Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Operations)
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC & management
