Staff Front-end Engineer (CX) — Coupang Play

Coupang; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading streaming service in Singapore is seeking a Web Front-end Engineer to enhance user experience on its platform. You will build user-facing features, work with cross-functional teams, and drive best practices in coding. Ideal candidates will have over 9 years of front-end engineering experience, proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a good understanding of frameworks like React.js and Angular.js. This role promises challenging opportunities in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in front-end engineering.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of modern web development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop new user facing features on Web platform.
• Develop close relationships with Product, Design, UI/UX.
• Drive best practice by writing reusable, modular, testable code.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React.js

Angular.js

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Next.js

Nuxt.js

Shaka Player

Job description

About Coupang Play

Coupang Play is an OTT video streaming service. We offer a wide range of content, including Original Series, TV Shows, Movies, and Sports.

We are in the business of delivering exceptional storytelling. We produce award-winning scripted and unscripted Original Series, such as “Boyhood”, “Anna”, and “SNL Korea”. We believe Sports can also be elevated by creative storytelling. Play is now an authoritative destination for Sports, broadcasting K-League, La Liga, Bundesliga, F1, NFL, and other leading leagues and tournaments. We also offer some of the latest movies that were just released in local theaters, bringing more exceptional storytelling to our Customers.

To ensure that we deliver all content seamlessly, we invest in Engineering, Product, and Design. Coupang Play is available on all mobile devices, tablets, PC, Smart TV, Apple TV, and Android TV. Our teams keep optimizing how Customers discover and stream both VOD and Live content. That includes investments in frontend, backend, and infrastructural developments. We also embrace Machine Learning to refine our CX.

We are still very early in our growth stage. If you enjoy solving complex problems using industry-leading technology or unconventional business approaches, please join us. We are building a world-class team of problem-solvers, all dedicated to delivering exceptional storytelling to our Customers.

Role Overview

As a Web Front-end Engineer for the Web platform, you will be responsible for implementing visual elements to enhance user experience.

What You Will Do

• Build and develop new user facing features on Web platform, to enhance the user experience.
• Develop close relationships with Product, Design, UI/UX and Back-end Infrastructure.
• Problem Solve with Engineers and create solutions, to provide an exceptional user experience, whilst also coordinating services on the backend side.
• Drive best practice by writing reusable, modular, testable code and libraries.
• Enhance application for maximum speed and scalability.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience in front-end engineering, proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of modern web development frameworks and building interactive web applications.
• Ability to interpret key design principles and apply responsive/adaptive designs.
• Launched 1-2 major product features in the last year.
• Proven experience in using React.js, Angular.js, Rest Services and reactive patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing Smart TV platform (LG Web OS, Samsung Tizen OS)
• Experience in developing server-side rendering (SSR) using Next.js, Nuxt.js, etc.
• Expert domain knowledge in developing application on Chromecast, Roku
• Experience with Shaka Player, Video JS, W3C Media Player, web and media security (Authentication, authorization, Widevine DRM)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Recruitment Process and Others

Recruitment Process

• Application Review > 1st Tech & Coding Interview > 2nd Tech & Coding Interview > Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider

• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
• Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants.
• Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.

Privacy Notice

• Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below.
• Privacy policy details are available via the company’s privacy notice.