Job Description

About Coupang:

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we 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 at since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial 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.

We are building a new Zero-One startup within Coupang focused on in-house development of Robotics and Automation technology to support our fulfillment and logistics network. Global Operations Automation and Robotics Technology is an organization responsible for developing and deploying the most advanced and innovative fulfillment and transportation automation and robotics solutions that will transform Coupang’s fulfillment and logistics network. This is a unique opportunity to join a startup within one of the leading e-Commerce companies in Asia. The team will be based out of Coupang’s offices in Mountain View or Seoul.

We are looking for experienced Computer Vision experts. This technology leader will draw from rich experiences and deep expertise in developing and deploying automation solutions using computer vision to define our technology roadmap and lead the design, implementation, and rollout of advanced robotic perception solutions over Coupang’s logistics network. With a startup mindset, this technology leader can operate comfortably under ambiguity, with the opportunity to initially be hands-on while building the computer vision technology and product from ground-up, grow the org and deliver results under time and resource constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive robotic perception technology vision and development roadmap

• Be the go-to-person for the state-of-the-art computer vision technologies and its application in FC automation

• Lead design, development, test, and deployment of integrated automation and robotic perception systems, especially for robotic manipulation

• Working with other members of the engineering team and stakeholders to execute against project plans and delivery commitments within an Agile/Scrum environment

• Deliver production-quality HW and SW perception systems in order to achieve the scalability, reliability, availability, extensibility, and performance objectives
• Bring innovative ideas to practice and continuously improve the efficiency, reduce the cost and wow the customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or a closely related field
• 6 years of experience in backend software development
• Experience developing and deploying AI, ML for robotic perception systems and logistic automation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in developing and deploying AI, ML, robotic perception solutions with competing priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment

• Working closely with multiple engineering teams from fulfillment and logistics fields, which is mainly operating based on KST time-zone

• Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, AI, ML, Robotics, Computer Vision, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience in FC and logistic automation using robotic manipulation technologies

• Demonstrated ability of building, integrating, and delivering highly reliable and automated warehouse systems using AI, ML, computer vision technologies, especially using robotic arm and robotic manipulation solutions

• In-depth knowledge of real-time AI, ML such as DNN, object detection, tracking, recognition and pose estimation, 3D data processing, 3D object recognition, automated sensor calibration, etc

• Deep expertise in real-time AI, ML, robotics, robotic manipulation and automation system and technologies

• Well versed with robotic perception ecosystem including 2D, 2.5D and 3D sensors, real-time computer vision processing platform, libraries and peripherals vendors

• Proven record of innovation and problem-solving skills, especially in the areas of logistics and fulfillment automation using computer vision and robotic arms

• Deep expertise in building high quality real-time robotic perception systems including sensor, hardware and software design, code reviews and QA processes

Pay & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of living across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation.

The base pay for this position ranges from $164,00/year to $282,000/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

General Description of All Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure
• 12 Public Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• MTV - [Free] Electric Car Charging Station

General Description of Other Compensation

 “Other Compensation” includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale.  

Recruitment Process

• Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) 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.
• Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

Privacy Notice

• Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/

Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, marital status, military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities, or affiliations, citizenship, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation in the recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at usrecruiting@coupang.com.

Job Requisition ID: R0077176