About Coupang Play
Coupang Play is a streaming service provided to Coupang WOW Members offering a diverse lineup ranging from original content, TV series, movies, and sports, to kids and families. Coupang Play always has something for everyone to enjoy at home on the go.
Coupang Play is available on any mobile device, tablet, Apple TV, PC (Chrome, Safari, Edge), as well as Smart TV and Android TV. Coupang Play's original content feature outstanding, well-made scripted and unscripted series such as "Boyhood," "Anna," and "SNL Korea." We strive to enrich our content library to continually create exceptional viewing experiences for our customers.
If you like to work on cutting-edge issues and solve complex problems, join us in our journey to creating services that meet the needs of and create value for our customers.
Role Overview
Backend Engineering is one of the key roles in the Coupang Play product organization. This role works closely with product design, product management, mobile, and quality engineering teams to collaboratively produce awesome user experience. Experience in high availability distributed systems is essential, this role will design and develop the system that serves millions of customers every day.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain highly available, scalable, secure and cost-efficient backend systems
- Design micro-services based systems and architectures that work at scale
- Write modular, testable, and reusable code and create extensible APIs with rigorous documentation
- Optimize our application for maximum speed & performance
- Formulate scalable and durable technical solutions that address our product requirements
- Occasionally work on front-end code with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript if necessary
- Mentor junior teammates to help them grow and develop their skills
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in server applications and distributed systems engineering
- Expertise in one or more of the following programming languages: Golang, Java, JavaScript, Node.js
- Proficiency working with modern hyper-scale cloud computing solutions such as AWS or GCP
- Ability to work in an agile environment at scale
- Independent and self-driven
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in streaming media from an engineering perspective
- Ability to work with iOS and Android developers to properly integrate and troubleshoot issues with mobile app to API integration
- Startup mindset and experience in startup companies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to speak and write in English fluently
Recruitment Process and Others
Recruitment Process
- Application Review > 1st Virtual Onsite Interview > 2nd 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/
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What We Do
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 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.
Why Work With Us
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. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact.
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