Director - Backend Engineering - AI Infra

Coupanginternal

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Bengaluru Until 10/4/2026 7+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

 

Please complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form and submit.   

Please make sure to apply with your Coupang e-mail address.   

   


 

Company Introduction 

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.  

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day. 

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.  

 

Role Overview (Drafter: Refer to below for the format of the sentences)

Coupang’s recruiters play a critical role in driving our phenomenal growth by identifying and hiring top talent. As a Senior Recruiter, you will manage a portfolio of positions and act as a strategic partner to the organization. You will also function as an ambassador, championing Coupang’s leadership principles and corporate culture

 

What You Will Do (Drafter: Refer to below for the format of the sentences - start all sentences with an imperative)

  • Recruit talent for Coupang’s rapidly expanding business by engaging with candidates, gathering market intelligence, communicating insights, influencing stakeholders, and driving best practices across our recruitment organization.
  • Employ a data-driven approach to recruiting. Understand targets and fulfill hiring  

 

Basic Qualifications (Drafter: Refer to below for the format of the sentences - If it is not a full sentence, do NOT add a period)

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of total experience
  • Ability to solve problems through creative thinking and partnerships with other teams
  • Ability to attain challenging targets through goal-setting and personal drive

 

Preferred Qualifications (Drafter: Refer to below for the format of the sentences - If it is not a full sentence, do NOT add a period)

  • General understanding of business operations across key areas such as finance/legal/HR/logistics/e-commerce/tech
  • Experience of hiring talent as an interviewer or a hiring manager
  • Experience of working or hiring within a start-up environment

 

Type of work model (Drafter: Refer to the format below – Please select the applicable type from the options)

  • Hybrid / Onsite / Remote working

 

(Drafter: Optional (this can be included in every job posting))

Our Hybrid work model: Coupang hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration that acts a catalyst to enrich the experience of employees. Employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 2 days a week, depending on the role requirement. Some businesses may require more time in office due to nature of work.

 

Details to consider

  • Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

 

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Please complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form and submit.  

Please make sure to apply with your Coupang e-mail address. 

 

About this role

Summary

Lead backend engineering for AI infrastructure, developing scalable systems and enhancing AI capabilities.

Job title

Director - Backend Engineering - AI Infra

Experience level

senior level

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

e-commerce

Location requirements

Bengaluru, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

backendAIinfra

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

backendAIinfra
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Remote City