# Staff Backend Engineer – Search and Discovery Product Engineering at Coupang

- Company: Coupang
- What the company does: Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.coupang.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Mountain View, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-24
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://www.coupang.jobs/en/jobs/?gh_jid=8140987
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/coupang-staff-backend-engineer-search-and-discovery-product-engineering/

## 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

- 5+ years of professional expertise in distributed systems, systems programming, and backend engineering
- 5+ years of deep experience with core algorithms, system architecture, and large-scale distribution
- Prior React Web experience is a significant advantage
- 5+ years of rigorous coding proficiency in Java, Go, or other languages
- Advanced degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Computer Science or a related technical field
- Proven track record of managing high-availability API platforms and resolving intricate scaling, latency, and performance hurdles in high-traffic environments

Tags: Search and Discovery