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Senior Staff Applied Scientist

Coupang · Seattle, USA · On-site

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About Coupang

Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact.

What they're looking for

  • Drive innovation in Coupang eCommerce Operations using ML technologies. Drive and own ML vision and roadmap in large/complex projects
  • Build and optimize ML pipelines using tools such as Apache Spark, Airflow, Kubeflow, and/or MLflow, ensuring reproducibility, scalability, and operational excellence
  • Define and track key performance metrics to evaluate model impact and identify high-leverage opportunities for improvement
  • Closely collaborate with product, operations, and back-end engineers to align technical solutions with business goals and customer experience
  • Mentor and grow engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence, experimentation and continuous learning
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics or closely related fields
More about this role

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in...

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