Job description 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. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. Coupang is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead high-impact, data-driven initiatives across the business. This leader will be responsible for shaping and executing data science strategies that influence key product, operational, and business decisions. This is a highly visible leadership role collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, product, analytics, and business leaders to unlock value from data and accelerate innovation. Define and execute the vision and roadmap for data science initiatives aligned with business priorities Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams of data scientists and applied researchers Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and rigorous scientific thinking Lead the development and deployment of advanced models (e.g., machine learning, statistical modeling, optimization) to drive business outcomes Translate ambiguous business problems into structured data science solutions Drive end-to-end ownership of projects from ideation through productionization and measurement Ensure alignment between data science solutions and broader platform and infrastructure investments Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in data science and AI Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related discipline 8 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact through data-driven solutions Strong foundation in statistical modeling, machine learning, and experimentation Annual bonus is 0-20% of the base salary Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HAS) Long-term/Short-term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program 12 Paid Holidays Pre-tax commuter benefits MTV
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