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Sr. Staff Robotics Algorithm Lead - Seattle Washington
Company: Coupang
Location: Seattle, Washington
Posted On: 01/27/2025
Coupang is one of the largest and fastest growing e-commerce platforms on the planet. We are on a mission to revolutionize everyday lives for our customers, employees, and partners. We solve problems no one has solved before to create a world where people ask, "How did we ever live without Coupang?" Coupang is a global company with offices in Seoul, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Bangalore, Taibei, Beijing and Shanghai.We are building a new Zero-One startup within Coupang focused on in-house development of Robotics and Automation technology to support our fulfillment and logistics network. Global Operation Fulfillment Technology, Automation and Robotics Technology is an organization responsible for developing and deploying the most advanced and innovative fulfillment and transportation automation and robotics solutions that will transform Coupang's fulfillment and logistics network. This is a unique opportunity to join a startup within one of the leading e-Commerce companies in Asia. The team will be based out of Coupang's offices in Mountain View and Seoul.We are looking for an experienced Computer Vision, Planning and Control expert to be the Sr. Staff Robotic Algorithm Lead. This technology leader will draw from his rich experiences and deep expertise in developing and deploying FC automation solutions using robotics and computer vision to define our technology roadmap and lead the design, implementation, and rollout of advanced robotic perception solutions over Coupang's logistics network. With a startup mindset, this technology leader can operate comfortably under ambiguity, with the opportunity to initially be hands-on while building the computer vision technology and product from ground-up, grow the org and deliver results under time and resource constraints. As results-oriented technology leader of the Automation and Robotics Tech team, you'll be responsible for developing and integrating state-of-the-art technologies and systems to automate various parts of fulfillment operations, ranging from inbound, inventory, and outbound picking & packing processes.Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to design, development, test, and deployment of integrated automation and robotic systems for our fulfillment centers. Work with other members of the engineering team to execute against project plans and delivery commitments within an Agile/Scrum environment. Deliver production-quality code to achieve the scalability, reliability, availability, extensibility, and performance objectives of Coupang's automation and robotic systems. Bring innovative ideas to practice and continuously improve the efficiency, reduce the cost and wow the customers through smart Coupang Rocket Delivery service. Lead on-site development of robotic systems and solutions in Mountain View and on-site deployment in fulfillment centers in South Korea.Essential Qualifications: - Master or PhD Degree in Robotics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience in FC and logistic automation.
- 8+ years of experience leading FC automation and robotics development through multiple product/platform releases.
- Deep expertise in building high quality automation and robotic systems including hardware and software design, code reviews and QA processes.
- Expert-level programming skills and in-depth knowledge of FC automation, FC robotic solutions and robotic manipulation solutions.
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Work closely with multiple engineering teams from fulfillment and logistics fields, which mainly operate based on KST time-zone.Preferred Qualifications:
- Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, AI, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience in FC and logistic automation using robotic technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to build, integrate, and deliver highly reliable and automated warehouse systems using AI and robotics technologies, especially using robotic arms and manipulation solutions.
- Deep expertise in real-time AI, robotic, robotic manipulation and automation systems and technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
- Proven record of innovation and problem-solving skills, especially in the areas of logistics and fulfillment automation using robotic arms.Pay & Benefits:Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation.The base pay for this position ranges from $184,590/year in our lowest geographic market to $342,810/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.General Description of All Benefits:
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