Staff Backend Engineer – Search and Discovery Product Engineering
Mountain View, California, United States · Posted 2 days agoDescription
- Identify and resolve architectural constraints within the existing search system framework.
- Design and implement cutting-edge solutions utilizing advanced system technologies to eliminate performance bottlenecks.
- Develop innovative user-centric products for the Coupang search and discovery ecosystem.
- Scale and optimize mission-critical services to ensure a consistently superior customer experience.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Managers and Designers to deliver a unified and intuitive experience for our users.
- Apply expert-level engineering skills to create pioneering consumer-facing mobile solutions.
- 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.
- Exceptional communication abilities paired with a sharp product intuition.
- Intense drive for building impactful products.
- High degree of autonomy; startup background is highly valued.
- Resilience in the face of ambiguity and a desire to solve complex, messy problems.
- A scrappy, risk-taking attitude focused on results.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- MTV - [Free] Electric Car Charging Station
- 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.
- 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.
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