Senior, Back-end Engineer(CX) - Coupang Play
Core
Design and develop highly available, low-latency backend services for Coupang Play's Live Sports streaming and content discovery APIs, serving millions of daily users.
Role type
Senior, hands-on IC backend engineer (streaming/distributed systems)
Builds
Live Sports streaming experience, VOD and Live content discovery APIs
Domain
OTT video streaming, sports broadcasting, cloud infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Go, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, AWS, GCP, low-latency system design, performance profiling, GraphQL, API development, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Video streaming data systems, iOS/Android API integration, English professional communication
Technologies
Go, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, AWS, GCP, GraphQL
Responsibilities
Design and own architecture roadmap for Live Sports and Discover APIs; Develop and improve key backend systems for high availability and scalability; Formulate scalable technical solutions for product requirements; Mentor engineering team and establish best practices; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on technical solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
