Director of Data Science

About this role

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Please complete </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">the attached </span></strong><a href="https://coupang.service-now.com/sp?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0010204"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Internal Transfer Request Form</span></span></strong></a><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and submit.</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"134245417":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Please make sure to </span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">apply with your Coupang e-mail address</span></strong></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"134245417":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">Role Overview</span></strong></p> <p>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. The role requires a blend of strong technical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership to drive measurable impact at scale.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What You Will Do</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Leadership & Strategy</strong> <ul> <li>Define and execute the vision and roadmap for data science initiatives aligned with business priorities</li> <li>Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams of data scientists and applied researchers</li> <li>Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and rigorous scientific thinking</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Impact & Execution</strong> <ul> <li>Lead the development and deployment of advanced models (e.g., machine learning, statistical modeling, optimization) to drive business outcomes</li> <li>Translate ambiguous business problems into structured data science solutions</li> <li>Drive end-to-end ownership of projects from ideation through productionization and measurement</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong> <ul> <li>Partner closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to influence strategy and decision-making</li> <li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by…