About Coupang Play

Launched in December 2020, Coupang Play is Coupang's OTT (over-the-top) service. Coupang Play aims to become the definitive destination for digital content. Backed by our strong Product and Engineering teams in Seoul, Singapore, and Mountain View — Coupang Play has been creating and optimizing the viewing experience for our customers.

Coupang Play is available on mobile devices, tablet PCs, smart TVs, and your preferred browsers. We are building a competitive content library that includes TV for children and all ages, movies, live sports, educational content, and more. Coupang Play also creates original content, catered specifically to our customers.

If you like to work backwards and solve problems for our customers, join us. We are committed to redefining how our customers enjoy digital entertainment as one of the fastest-growing OTT services in Korea.

Role Overview

As a software engineer on the media tools and automation team, you will build tools and systems that automate the live and VOD streaming workflow, content validation, and quality measurement.

What You Will Do

• Automate the live and VOD streaming and content validation workflows.
• Build tools and systems for media understanding, video, and audio quality measurement.
• Work cross-functionally with content management, transcoding, content delivery, and player teams and provide tools for productivity.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development in a cloud environment.
• Experience in developing tools and automation frameworks.
• Proficient with modern cloud computing, such as AWS or GCP.
• Proficiency in programming languages (JavaScript, Python, Java, or Go).

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of AWS media technology, such as AWS Media Elemental.
• Understanding of Media Codecs such as AVC, HEVC, or AV1.
• Experience with Machine Learning libraries for video understanding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Recruitment Process and Others

Recruitment Process

• Application Review > 1st Virtual Onsite Interview > 2nd 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.
• Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants.
• Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.

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/en/privacy-policy/

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