Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Coupang AI Foundations)
CoupangMountain View, USAPosted 9 April 2026
Job Description
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 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.
Role Overview
We are looking for experienced and innovative ML engineers with an entrepreneurial mindset to be part of the technical team pioneering in advance AI engineering for e-commerce scenarios at Coupang. We pioneer in innovative optimization techniques for AI reasoning and token completion models.
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of relevant experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related fields
5+ years of experience in AI/ML and familiarity with the latest deep learning techniques
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of relevant experience in technology companies or organizations
Knowledge in e-commerce or eagerness to learn
Experience applying Large Language Models or Large Image Models in an industry
Hands-on with ability to design and implement high-quality algorithms / systems independently
Ability to dive deep into the algorithms / systems and generate ideas of improvements
Ability to efficiently run experiments, analyze results, and quickly iterate
Solid track record of delivering big business impacts via technology innovations
Excellent communications and collaborations across teams and across functionalities
Some examples of the related projects:
Extract structured and high-quality product information from images and unstructured texts
Automatically generate product images and videos to improve customer experience
Chatbot that can accurately answer product-related questions
Pay Benefits
Our compensation reflects the cost of living across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation.
The base pay for this position ranges from $174,000/year to $299,000/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A nnual bonus is 0-20% of the base salary.
General Description of All Benefits (Drafter: Please check with your team if any change on the benefit description)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, ADD 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
Up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits
MTV - [Free] Electric Car Charging Station
General Description of Other Compensation
“Other Compensation” includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale.
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