About the Job at Coupang

At Coupang, we are driven by the vision to revolutionize the experience of shopping, eating, and living for our customers. As a pioneering force in the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry, we continue to set benchmarks in South Korea and beyond, combining the agility of a startup with the backing of a sizable global company. Join us to be a part of a culture that is entrepreneurial, immersed in innovation, and relentlessly focused on disrupting conventions.

Job Overview

As a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer for the Coupang Media Group (CMG), Ads Growth team, you will take charge of crafting cutting-edge machine learning models and algorithms to propel our thriving ads business and enhance our advertisers' experience. Since launching our Product Ads in 2018, we've seen rapid growth, supporting vendors and advertising brands effectively on our platform and extending our reach externally.

What You Will Do

• Partner with our product and sales teams to transform complex business needs into actionable machine learning and data analysis projects.
• Architect and implement large-scale, innovative machine learning systems and features.
• Conduct sophisticated statistical analyses to boost both advertiser outcomes and our ads revenue.
• Identify and seize new opportunities to extend our ads services to novel customer segments and products.
• Collaborate intimately with peers across roles, such as data scientists, software developers, and economists, to spearhead projects effectively.
• Address and clarify ambiguities in ML model issues broadly within the team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and learning.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in quantitative fields like computer science, statistics, electrical engineering, or mathematics.
• At least 5 years of industry experience (with Ph.D.) or 8 years (with other degrees) in utilizing large datasets to develop and hone machine learning models.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep into data, uncover hidden patterns, and launch features that enhance business metrics successfully.
• Proficiency in coding with languages such as Java or Python for the development and production of model prototypes.
• Exceptional ownership and project leadership skills, effective communication with both technical and business audiences.
• Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams, managing ambiguity in business and technological contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a quantitative field is strongly preferred.
• Over three years of experience in either the advertising or e-commerce sectors.

Join Coupang to be at the forefront of creating epic experiences in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. Apply now to shape the future of commerce with us!