
Coupang · Seoul
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?” ...
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
As a Senior Staff of Product Design, you will be responsible for building and delivering a best-in-class customer experience for
Coupang’s core e-commerce offerings as we continue to rapidly scale our platforms.
You will drive & execute key strategical company wide projects including building vertical shopping experiences such as Consumer
Electronics, Fashion, Health, Beauty, Sports and E- commerce platform work.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the growing team, you will step up to drive company wide priority projects and contribute to product design maturity
and business growth to transition our Core consumers app to a world-class global app.
overseeing all aspects of the design lifecycle.
define the strategy for the release of new product categories.
of the design process.
data-driven insights.
Key Experience
process/lifecycle.
Traits and Competencies
requirements.
Skills and Qualifications
equivalent practical experience.
Recruitment Process
other circumstances.
stage.
Details to Consider
the application process.
treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.
be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes
Privacy Notice
Document Return Policy
1. This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.
2. A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the
Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply
where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those
documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural
disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job
applicant.
3. A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2
above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring
Procedure Act] and submit It by email (recruitingops@coupang.com). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of
identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address
via registered mail. Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail.
4. In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2
above, the Company shall retain the original hiring documents submitted by the job applicant for 180 days from the completion
of the recruiting process. If no request is made until the end of this period, all his/her hiring documents will be destroyed
immediately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
5. The above paragraphs 1 - 4 shall only apply when the labor-related laws of Korea govern the application. They are otherwise
not applicable.
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. Team: Customer Experience (CX) Our CX team transforms the end-to-end shopping journey. We identify customer pain points, build solutions, and continuously improve the funnel—from sign-up to search to checkout. Every feature we design starts with the customer and ends with measurable impact. Role Overview As a Lead AI Design Technologist (Staff Product Designer), you will elevate our design capabilities through the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence. This isn’t just about using AI tools; it’s about fundamentally transforming how we approach design—from initial concept to final execution—while consistently delivering exceptional and impactful e-commerce customer experiences. You will be a critical leader in shaping our design future, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of AI-driven design excellence within our team. You’ll sit at the center of AI innovation, working side-by-side with Design Operations, Design system team and Engineers. * The location is Seoul, S. Korea. Key Responsibilities 1. Problem Definition & Strategic Design Thinking * Identify high-leverage opportunities for AI to eliminate creative friction and operational bottlenecks. * Translate ambiguous business goals into a concrete multi-year roadmap for AI-assisted design workflows.= * Advocate for a "human-in-the-loop" philosophy, ensuring AI enhances rather than replaces human intuition. 2. Interaction & System Design * Architect the next generation of our design system, moving from static components to intelligent, context-aware patterns. * Define new interaction paradigms for AI (LLM interfaces, generative UI, and predictive workflows). * Ensure systemic consistency across complex, data-heavy product surfaces. 3. Data-Driven Design & Autonomous Analytics * Leverage product usage data and AI-driven insights to automate usability testing and feedback loops. * Design autonomous dashboards that proactively alert the team to design regressions or optimization opportunities. * Use quantitative signals to validate the impact of productivity tools on shipping velocity. 4. Technical & Operational Insight * Partner deeply with Engineering to understand the constraints and possibilities of model architectures (LLMs, Diffusion, etc.). * Bridge the gap between design intent and technical feasibility, ensuring the AI system is performant and scalable. * Operationalize design AI, creating playbooks for how teams should prompt, train, and interact with internal tools. 5. Hands-on Prototyping & Execution * Build high-fidelity, functional prototypes to test complex AI interactions. * "Lead by doing"—producing production-ready assets while simultaneously mentoring senior and mid-level designers. * Ship zero-to-one AI products that redefine the industry standard for internal design productivity. Qualifications A) Basic Qualifications * 8+ years of experience in Product Design, with at least 2 years in a staff, principal, or lead capacity. * A portfolio demonstrating system-level thinking—moving beyond individual screens to holistic frameworks. * Expertise in Figma and advanced prototyping tools (e.g., Framer, Protopie, or code-based prototypes). * Proven track record of shipping complex products at scale. B) Preferred Qualifications * AI/ML Fluency: Direct experience designing for generative AI, prompt engineering, or ML-driven products. * Technical Proficiency: Ability to write code (React, Python, or CSS/HTML) to build tools or interact with APIs. * Systemic Scale: Experience managing or contributing to large-scale design systems (e.g., Polaris, Carbon, Material Design). * Strategic Influence: Experience presenting to C-suite stakeholders and influencing cross-functional roadmaps. Expectations As a Staff Designer, you are expected to be a multiplier. You will be judged not just by the quality of your pixels, but by the efficiency you unlock for the entire organization. You will operate with high autonomy, navigating technical uncertainty with a clear design vision and a relentless focus on execution. Recruitment Process and Others Recruitment Process * Application Review - Virtual Onsite Interview 1 - Virtual Onsite Interview 2 – Offer * The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. * Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. Details to Consider * This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. * Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. * Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. * Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer. * Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met. * This is a full-time regular position and includes 12 weeks of probation period; provided, however, the probationary period may be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes. Privacy Notice * Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below. https://privacy.coupang.com/en/land/jobs/ Document Return Policy 1. This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. 2. A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant. 3. A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit It by email (recruitingops@coupang.com). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address via registered mail. Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail. 4. In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above, the Company shall retain the original hiring documents submitted by the job applicant for 180 days from the completion of the recruiting process. If no request is made until the end of this period, all his/her hiring documents will be destroyed immediately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act. 5. The above paragraphs 1 - 4 shall only apply when the labor-related laws of Korea govern the application. They are otherwise not applicable.
Company Introduction 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 ecommerce 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 entrepreneurial 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. Job Overview Coupang Pay, a fintech subsidiary of Coupang Corp, provides payment gateway services for our growing and diverse business and customers. We focus on providing innovative payment and financial service solutions to all people and businesses that use Coupang’s platforms, ranging from the customers who make a purchase on coupang.com and use Coupang Eats service, the merchants who sell on Coupang’s open market platform, and the restaurants that use Coupang Eats delivery service. Coupang Pay strives to innovate all our customers’ payment-related experiences with the team members who have the most diverse fintech experiences and have a good understanding of Coupang’s business. Why Coupang Pay? * Shape the future of digital payments in one of the world’s fastest-growing e-commerce ecosystems. * Own mission-critical systems serving millions of customers at global scale. * Work in an inclusive, high-impact culture that values innovation, speed, and craftsmanship. * Competitive compensation, equity, benefits, and continuous learning opportunities. Key Responsibilities We are seeking a Sr. Staff Back-end Engineer who is both a visionary technical leader and a hands-on builder. This role combines architectural ownership, full-stack development, and distributed systems expertise to deliver payment systems with industry-leading scale, resiliency, and speed. In this role, you will lead the technical roadmap and define FinTech Lending products from the ground up. Your system will directly power the financial health of millions of consumers and small business sellers across multiple Asian markets. Hands-on Architecture & Development * Architect, design, and implement complex, distributed, cloud-native systems spanning frontend, backend, APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure. * Write and review production-grade code; optimize critical paths for performance, reliability, and correctness. * Lead by example in code quality, observability, CI/CD, and security. Operate at Scale & Speed * Deliver mission-critical features to millions of users with rapid iteration while maintaining high availability and data integrity. * Optimize systems for concurrency, throughput, and cost efficiency under heavy global loads. * Participate in on-call rotation and drive continuous improvements in reliability and incident prevention. Full-Stack & Distributed Systems Leadership * Own large-scale payment microservices, event-driven pipelines, caching systems, and real-time APIs. * Guide teams across web/mobile frontends, middleware, and backend services to ensure cohesive and performant experiences. * Spearhead adoption of best practices in distributed computing, fault tolerance, and multi-region scaling. Innovation & Emerging Technology * Drive adoption of AI/ML technologies—build or integrate AI agents and intelligent automations into payment workflows. * Stay ahead of fintech innovation, evaluating and deploying new technologies to improve customer experience and system resilience. Leadership & Mentorship * Mentor senior engineers and Sr.Staff-level peers, fostering a culture of innovation, technical rigor, and rapid delivery. * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and infrastructure leaders to shape both technical vision and product strategy. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. * 15+ years of software engineering experience, with proven success in large-scale distributed systems * Deep expertise in full-stack development (Java, Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent) and core payment systems. * Hands-on architecture and design experience with microservices, event-driven systems, APIs, and real-time data processing. * Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, concurrency, and system design. * Proven ability to deliver rapidly and reliably in fast-paced, high-growth environments Preferred Qualifications * Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline. * Payment systems experience at top global fintech companies. * Experience in high-scale ledgering and transaction engines. * Experience in credit risk and real-time decisioning system. * Experience in core lending platform lifecycle. * Experience in cloud infrastructure and resiliency (99.999% availability). * Experience in financial security, compliance and API openness. * Deep knowledge of distributed microservices, cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, containerization, serverless), and multi-region scaling. * Experience in dealing with and resolving the issues that occur when an organization grows and the systems get complicated * Publications, patents, or open-source contributions in distributed systems, payments, or AI applications. * Fluent English (Korean a plus); strong communication skills with global stakeholders. Recruitment Process and Others Recruitment Process * Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer * The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. * Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. Details to Consider * This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. * Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. * Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants. * Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer. Privacy Notice * Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below. * https://www.coupang.jobs/en/privacy-policy/ Document Return Policy * This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. * A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant. * A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit the request to the Company (Coupang Recruiting Team, Tower 730, 570 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address via registered mail. Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail. * In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above, the Company shall retain the original hiring documents submitted by the job applicant for 180 days from the completion of the recruiting process. If no request is made until the end of this period, all of his/her hiring documents will be destroyed immediately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
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’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 this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. Who We Are? Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience for millions of customers by making commerce faster, simpler, and more reliable. Our marketplace business plays a critical role in expanding selection, improving customer choice, and enabling sellers of all sizes to grow through Coupang’s platform. We are looking for a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to lead high-impact programs across Coupang’s Marketplace Selling Partner APIs. This role will work closely with large sellers, ERP integrators, product managers, engineering teams, operations, and business stakeholders to scale marketplace selection while improving catalog quality and completeness. ROLE OVERVIEW As a Senior Staff TPM, you will drive strategic programs that help large sellers and ERP integration partners connect to Coupang more effectively through APIs. Your primary focus will be increasing marketplace selection and improving the quality of product catalog data, including reducing missing or incomplete catalog attributes. You will own complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution, translating business goals into technical programs and ensuring that sellers, integrators, and internal teams have the capabilities, documentation, tooling, and operational processes needed to succeed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead large-scale technical programs for Coupang Marketplace Selling Partner APIs, focused on seller onboarding, catalog integration, selection growth, and catalog quality improvement. * Partner directly with large sellers and ERP integrators to understand integration needs, remove technical blockers, and improve API adoption. * Drive programs that increase marketplace selection while ensuring products are listed with complete, accurate, and high-quality catalog attributes. * Work with product and engineering teams to define API requirements, prioritize roadmap items, and improve integration workflows for sellers and third-party integrators. * Identify gaps in catalog attribute coverage, data quality, validation rules, error handling, and API usability, then lead initiatives to close those gaps. * Establish metrics, mechanisms, and reporting to track selection growth, catalog completeness, integration success rates, API adoption, and seller experience. * Coordinate across engineering, product, marketplace business teams, operations, legal, compliance, and partner-facing teams to deliver scalable solutions. * Develop operating mechanisms for launch readiness, partner escalation management, API change management, and post-launch performance tracking. * Represent the needs of large sellers and ERP partners in technical roadmap discussions. * Communicate program strategy, risks, tradeoffs, and progress clearly to senior leadership. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Significant experience in technical program management, product management, engineering management, or a related technical leadership role. * Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs involving APIs, platform products, enterprise integrations, or developer-facing systems. * Strong understanding of marketplace, e-commerce, catalog, seller platform, or retail technology domains. * Experience working with external partners, enterprise customers, system integrators, ERP providers, or large-scale API consumers. * Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into technical requirements and execution plans. * Strong program management skills, including roadmap planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and executive communication. * Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and drive clarity across technical and business teams. * Good written and verbal communication skills in English. * Fluent Korean Speaking/Reading/Writing skills * Ability to work from Seoul, South Korea. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience with marketplace seller APIs, catalog ingestion, product listing workflows, item data quality, taxonomy, or attribute completeness. * Experience working with ERP systems, system integrators, middleware platforms, or large seller integrations. * Familiarity with API design principles, developer experience, integration testing, error handling, and API documentation. * Experience defining and driving metrics related to selection growth, catalog quality, API adoption, and partner success. * Korean language proficiency or experience working with Korean sellers, partners, or local market teams. * Experience operating at Senior Staff, Principal, or equivalent level in a large-scale technology organization. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE In this role, success means that more large sellers and ERP partners can integrate with Coupang efficiently, onboard more selection at scale, and provide complete, high-quality catalog data. You will help reduce friction in the seller integration journey, improve marketplace catalog completeness, and build the mechanisms needed for long-term API platform growth. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who can move comfortably between business strategy, partner engagement, and deep technical execution. You understand how APIs enable platform scale, how catalog quality affects customer experience, and how to align many teams around measurable marketplace outcomes. You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, diving into technical details, and working directly with external partners to solve hard problems. Recruitment Process and Others Recruitment Process * Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer * The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. * Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. Details to Consider * This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. * Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. * Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants. * Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer. Privacy Notice * Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below. * https://www.coupang.jobs/en/privacy-policy/ Document Return Policy * This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. * A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant. * A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit the request to the Company (Coupang Recruiting Team, Tower 730, 570 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address via registered mail. Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail. * In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above, the Company shall retain the original hiring documents submitted by the job applicant for 180 days from the completion of the recruiting process. If no request is made until the end of this period, all of his/her hiring documents will be destroyed immediately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.