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Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Coupang AI Foundations)

Seattle, USA

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We are looking for experienced and innovative ML engineers with an entrepreneurial mindset to be part of the technical team pioneering in advance AI engineering for e-commerce scenarios at Coupang.

  • Develop optimization techniques for AI reasoning and token completion models

  • Design and implement high-quality algorithms and systems independently

  • Dive deep into algorithms and systems to generate improvements

  • Run experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly

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We are looking for experienced and innovative ML engineers with an entrepreneurial mindset to be part of the technical team pioneering in advance AI engineering for e-commerce scenarios at Coupang. We pioneer in innovative optimization techniques for AI reasoning and token completion models.
We pioneer in innovative optimization techniques for AI reasoning and token completion models.
Hands-on with ability to design and implement high-quality algorithms / systems independently
Ability to dive deep into the algorithms / systems and generate ideas of improvements
Ability to efficiently run experiments, analyze results, and quickly iterate

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of experience in AI/ML and familiarity with the latest deep learning techniques
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Preferred experience

  • 10+ years of experience in technology companies or organizations
  • Knowledge of e-commerce or eagerness to learn
  • Experience applying large language or large image models in industry
Qualification wording
8+ years of relevant experience
5+ years of experience in AI/ML and familiarity with the latest deep learning techniques
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related fields
10+ years of relevant experience in technology companies or organizations
Knowledge in e-commerce or eagerness to learn
Experience applying Large Language Models or Large Image Models in an industry
Education & alternatives
- 8+ years of relevant experience - Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related fields - 5+ years of experience in AI/ML and familiarity with the latest deep learning techniques

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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.  

  

 

Company Introduction  

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 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 

We are looking for experienced and innovative ML engineers with an entrepreneurial mindset to be part of the technical team pioneering in advance AI engineering for e-commerce scenarios at Coupang. We pioneer in innovative optimization techniques for AI reasoning and token completion models.  

Basic Qualifications  

  • 8+ years of relevant experience 
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related fields
  • 5+ years of experience in AI/ML and familiarity with the latest deep learning techniques 

Preferred Qualifications  

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in technology companies or organizations
  • Knowledge in e-commerce or eagerness to learn
  • Experience applying Large Language Models or Large Image Models in an industry
  • Hands-on with ability to design and implement high-quality algorithms / systems independently
  • Ability to dive deep into the algorithms / systems and generate ideas of improvements
  • Ability to efficiently run experiments, analyze results, and quickly iterate
  • Solid track record of delivering big business impacts via technology innovations
  • Excellent communications and collaborations across teams and across functionalities 

Some examples of the related projects:

1) Computer vision enabled e-commerce product enablement 
2) Observability of model reasoning 
3) Enabling new model architecture optimized for e-commerce

Job Requisition ID: 8845

  

 

Please complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form and submit.  

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

 

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