Director, ML-Powered Search & Discovery

Coupang; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 386,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & HSA

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K Plan with Company Match

PTO 18-21 days/year

12 Public Holidays

Paid Parental leave

Electric car charging station

Job summary

Coupang is seeking a Search Product Leader to redefine our search and discovery stack with a strong ML focus. You will guide a team of product managers, emphasizing ML-based systems and scalable solutions that impact millions of daily customers.

You’ll partner with executives and cross-functional teams to drive metrics, optimize performance, and deliver exceptional user experiences across global markets. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution in a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in ML product management, including developing, delivering, and executing on a strong product vision.
• Experience working on Search and Discovery customer experiences/ML stack.
• Analytical thinker who works well in a global, fast-paced, data-driven, cross-functional, and highly ambiguous entrepreneurial culture.
• Bias for action and willingness to get your hands dirty to get the job done.
• Sound business judgment and proven ability to effectively communicate and influence others, including executive level reviews.
• Ability to think strategically and at the same time stay on top of tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap to re-imagine our search and discovery stack to deliver unique customer experiences while directing day-to-day execution towards that vision.
• Hire and develop a high performing team of Product Managers with deep expertise in ML based systems. Background in Search ML is a definite plus.
• Regularly review metrics and proactively seek out new and improved mechanisms for visibility on performance and greater optimization of the Search and Discovery product portfolio.
• Collaborate and drive alignment with a variety of stakeholders including senior executives.

Skills

ML product management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Bias for action

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Coupang is seeking a Search Product Leader to redefine our search and discovery stack with a strong ML focus. You will guide a team of product managers, emphasizing ML-based systems and scalable solutions that impact millions of daily customers.

You’ll partner with executives and cross-functional teams to drive metrics, optimize performance, and deliver exceptional user experiences across global markets. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution in a dynamic, fast-paced