Staff Backend Engineer: Kubernetes Platform Lead

Coupang; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

401K match

PTO 18-21 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Coupang is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the Kubernetes platform evolution and act as a strategic tech authority. You will mentor teams, champion Coupang’s culture, and drive scalable infrastructure to support rapid growth across global services.

The role emphasizes design, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to performance, security, and reliability in a vast distributed system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Math, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++/Java or Golang.
• Proven expertise in backend development and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and reliable services and tools to enhance Coupang's Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Drive the technical roadmap for container orchestration across the platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify platform needs and deliver a smooth developer experience.
• Optimize Kubernetes infrastructure for efficiency and mass scale.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, promoting engineering excellence.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

C++/Java/Golang

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Coupang is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the Kubernetes platform evolution and act as a strategic tech authority. You will mentor teams, champion Coupang’s culture, and drive scalable infrastructure to support rapid growth across global services.

The role emphasizes design, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to performance, security, and reliability in a vast distributed system.