Coupang - Mountain View, CA
posted 3 months ago
At Coupang, we are driven by a mission to wow our customers and redefine the e-commerce landscape. As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the Search & Discovery team, which is crucial for matching billions of products to customer intent. This position is not just about maintaining existing systems; it’s about innovating and building the next-generation infrastructure that will support our hypergrowth in the coming years. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end systems, ensuring they are designed to meet the evolving needs of our business while maintaining operational excellence. In this role, you will dive deep into the technical components of our systems, from serving and pipelines to machine learning algorithms. Your ability to design and optimize the entire stack will be essential. You will work closely with various teams, aligning technical directions with business needs and ensuring that we are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Your leadership will be key in driving critical developments, overcoming technical blockers, and identifying opportunities for improvement through a metrics-driven approach. As a leader, you will also be responsible for recruiting and developing top-tier talent, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. This position reports directly to the VP of Engineering for Search and Discovery, providing you with the autonomy to explore new areas and drive significant innovations that integrate machine learning and deep learning into our search stack. Join us at Coupang to be part of a team that is not only ambitious but also committed to making a tangible impact in the world of e-commerce.