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Director, Back-end Engineering

Coupang · Shanghai, China

Posted 10 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
10 days
Coupang's roles stay open a median of 46 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Coupang's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Coupang
high
365 stale, 14 reposted of 717 open
Hiring momentum
1065 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-18

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Coupang's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Coupang.

About this role

The Director of Back-end Engineering will lead the mobile, web, and backend teams responsible for Coupang's eCommerce platforms. This role involves managing engineering leaders, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align development with business objectives. The director will also design system architecture and drive engineering productivity while mentoring engineers.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Coupang as an employer.

What you need

  • At least 10 years of experience in software engineering, preferably in customer-oriented applications and systems
  • Strong technical background with the ability to understand and discuss complex technical systems, architecture & design
  • Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams on at least one big challenging project
  • Ability to make informed decisions regarding technology selection and implementation
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a focus on driving results and fostering collaboration
  • Passionate about growing careers and mentoring engineers

Nice to have

  • Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win
  • Ability to think systematically
  • Hands-on problem solver
  • Quick study able to pick up new concepts
  • Track record of achievement

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves managing director-level leaders and senior engineers, indicating a high level of responsibility
  • The recruitment process may vary and could be subject to change
  • Job posting may close early if positions are filled

Summarised from Coupang's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Coupang on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-18. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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