About this role
Coupang needs a seasoned product leader to scale its catalog infrastructure by applying modern Large Language Models and advanced machine learning to billions of products. Operating within a high-growth environment in Seoul, this director will design and deliver automation tools and AI-driven features that handle hundreds of millions of daily updates for millions of customers.
The incoming leader will set the strategic roadmap for catalog auto-enrichment, dynamic attribute extraction, and taxonomy classification while collaborating with engineering and data science teams. Success requires navigating operational complexity and aligning multi-regional stakeholders across South Korea, China, and the US.
Ideal candidates bring a decade of product management experience at tier-1 technology companies and a proven track record of deploying generative AI at scale. This role suits a pragmatic builder who thrives in ambiguous environments and knows how to drive complex technical architectures from conception to production.
What you will do
- Set the vision and strategic roadmap for the catalog platform by applying generative AI and large language models to complex e-commerce challenges.
- Lead the entire product lifecycle from conceptual AI frameworks through to production implementation in a continuous-deployment ecosystem.
- Navigate ambiguity with clarity by establishing structured roadmaps and making clear trade-off decisions under fast-moving constraints.
- Drive executive alignment across multi-regional leadership in engineering, data science, product, operations, and finance.
- Establish metrics and build automated mechanisms to track performance, system precision, and operational efficiency across billions of catalog entities.
What you need
- Bring 10 or more years of product management experience successfully developing and launching innovative tech products at a tier-1 technology company.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of applying state-of-the-art large language models, generative AI, and machine learning frameworks to high-scale e-commerce or consumer marketplace applications.
- Possess end-to-end experience leading product strategy, establishing roadmaps from conception to launch, defining go-to-market strategies, and leading complex technical design discussions.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the modern AI and machine learning software stack, model evaluation frameworks, and the deployment of large language models at scale.
- Exemplify hands-on mastery of agile methodologies in high-velocity environments, including rapid prototyping, A/B testing, and fast iteration.
- Exhibit expert capability in using quantitative research, data analysis, and rigorous metrics to drive product decision-making across the product lifecycle.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What does the Coupang Catalog Team actually do?
The Coupang Catalog Team is responsible for hosting billions of products in the catalog and dynamically processing hundreds of millions of daily updates. They provide the single source of truth that powers the online buying experience for millions of customers.
What technologies will this role work with?
The position leverages deep expertise in the latest large language model technologies, generative AI, and advanced machine learning including natural language processing, deep learning, computer vision, and algorithmic modeling.
Who will the director collaborate with across the organization?
The leader will drive strategy across international cohorts of senior stakeholders in South Korea, China, and the US. This includes working closely with retail, pricing, third-party marketplace, search and discovery, and finance teams.