We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I 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. 

Role Overview

The TSE org is critical to Coupang’s business strategy. This role will be responsible for ownership & end-to-end company-wide charter, delivery & execution starting from Product & Service Definition, Functional Design, Engineering execution Lifecycle with a Customer focus and Customer lifecycle management for Coupang’s Platform. You will be part of a Global team working from different locations but still work as a central connected unit. This role will possess a strong blend of technical, business, and project management experience that enables effective management of tangible solutions. 

As a TSE TPM Intern, you will work alongside experienced TPMs to own and execute on programs, working closely with members of multiple business & Engineering teams to help define, streamline, design and analyze data to build business requirements and then work with engineering teams to articulate requirements, further perform functional & technical data & system analysis, drive engineering to implementation via all phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).  

What You Will do 

• Strong functional & technical analytical & design capability to understand Common & shared platforms, web, & services API with underlying data. 

• Should be able to dive deep to come up with new Platform scenarios that help solving systems bigger problems by simplifying our services & cloud platforms and help increase productivity & efficiency or every Engineer & system in the company. 

• Solid Platform, Web services, API technologies experience. 

• Strong blend of technical, business, and program management experience that enables seamless communication across teams, project execution and great customer reach. 

• Own, manage and deliver multiple large scale, complex programs across organizations with ease of simplicity, taking teams along to the path of success. 

• Own and Manage implementation E2E from Project charter, roadmap, plan, design, design, build, execute, deliver and monitor performance & adoption. 

• Should be able to come up with scenarios and business requirements by analyzing data and business needs. 

• Excellent cross-group collaboration and communication skills 

• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail 

• Strong cultural change management experience 

• Identify, Propose and Implement ongoing data strategy and drive data quality improvements 

• Establishes, enables and improves systems to manage product feedback from customers to resolve issues. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing an MBA or Master’s/bachelor's in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field  

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or C++)  

• Foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles  

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts  

• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior work experience in software engineering or product or technical program management. 

• Experience with SQL and relational databases 

• Exposure to distributed systems or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) 

• Prior internship or research experience in ML, data engineering, or systems 

• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ownership 

Eligibility & Program Details 

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university during the internship 

• Preferred academic level: Sophomore, Junior, Senior 

• Internship Term: Summer 2026 (10-week program) 

Pay & Benefits 

• Internships are full-time (40 hours per week) 

• Hourly Pay Range: $40 – $45 per hour; we do not anticipate overtime work, but if there is, any overtime hours would be paid in accordance with applicable law 

• Compensation is based on market location, skills, and experience  

• Mentorship, performance feedback, and final evaluation 

Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ,ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, family status (including but not limited to marital or domestic partnership status), military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities or affiliations, ancestry, citizenship, family and medical leave status, status as a victim of any violent crime, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 

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