Coupang
e-commerce
StaffMachineLearningEngineer2,Ads
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“Staff Machine Learning Engineer 2, Ads at Coupang. Skills: machine learning models, optimization algorithms, advertising platform, search ranking, semantic retrieval, query understanding, personalized product discovery, large language models (LLMs), vector search, ML pipelines. developing, designing machine learning models, optimization algorithms and new product features for our advertising platform. innovating and building our new ad quality stack for our ads platform and eventually extend it ”
What You'll Achieve.
improve ad targeting, relevance, ranking, and engagement; evaluate model impact and identify high[1]leverage opportunities for improvement; align technical solutions with business goals and customer experience
Industry & Context.
solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs
apply with your Coupang e-mail address
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics or closely related fields, 6 years of professional experience in applied machine learning, Experience in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling, Proficiency in Python and/or Java, with experience in building production grade ML systems
Nice to Have
Master’s or PhD in relevant technical fields, Experience with search systems, information retrieval or recommendation engines, Experience with LLMs, embeddings, and vector search technologies, Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform including services like Vertex AI, BigQuery or SageMaker, Experience working in startup or high-growth environments, Proven ability to lead-cross-functional teams and deliver results in a multicultural, global organization, Hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit[1]learn, Keras, XGBoost, LightGMB, and H2o. ai, Experience with ML lifecycle tools such as MLflow, Kubeflow, Weights & Biases, or Amazon SageMaker
What You'll Do.
designing machine learning models
optimization algorithms and new product features for our advertising platform
innovating and building our new ad quality stack for our ads platform and eventually extend it into a full ad exchange
Design features and build large-scale machine learning models and systems to improve ad targeting
Design and implement large-scale ML systems for search ranking
and personalized product discovery using state-of-the-art techniques such as transformer-based models
Drive innovation in search relevance and user intent modeling using large language models (LLMs)
embedding-based retrieval
and multi-modal learning
Build and optimize ML pipelines using tools such as Apache Spark
ensuring reproducibility
and operational excellence
Define and track key performance metrics to evaluate model impact and identify high[1]leverage opportunities for improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and data science teams to align technical solutions with business goals and customer experience; Proven ability to lead-cross-functional teams and deliver results in a multicultural, global organization
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Full 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 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. 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.
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