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Director, Back-end Engineering

Coupang · Shanghai, China

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About the role

From the employer’s listing · Coupang · posted 1 October 2026

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we are collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up and establishing an unparalleled reputation for being leading 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 this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Role Overview

The Core Online Domain team builds and manages Coupang’s customer-facing eCommerce platforms, including our backend systems, mobile apps, and web platforms. We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to head the mobile, web, and backend teams that own Coupang’s primary eCommerce experiences, such as the Home, Search, and Product List pages. This is a critical role within the Core Online Domain team. You will manage director-level leaders and senior staff engineers to ensure the absolute reliability and stability of our online systems, empowering our product engineers to deliver hi

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