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Staff Backend Engineer – Search and Discovery Product Engineering

Coupang · Mountain View, USA

Posted 23 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
Coupang's roles stay open a median of 45 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
2026-09-17

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

As a Staff Backend Engineer on the Search and Discovery Product Engineering team at Coupang, you will focus on enhancing the search and discovery experience for users. Your role involves resolving architectural constraints, designing solutions to improve performance, and developing user-centric products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless experience and apply your engineering skills to create innovative mobile solutions.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
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

  • 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
  • 5+ years of rigorous coding proficiency in Java, Go, or other languages
  • Proven track record of managing high-availability API platforms and resolving intricate scaling, latency, and performance hurdles in high-traffic environments
  • Advanced degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Computer Science or a related technical field

Nice to have

  • Prior React Web experience is a significant advantage
  • 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

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned beyond Java and Go
  • The role emphasizes a high-stakes environment which may imply pressure and fast-paced work
  • The job posting may close early if all openings are filled, indicating a competitive hiring process

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

Listed by Coupang on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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