Global Tech Executive Talent Sourcer

Company Introduction

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.

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 entrepreneurial 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.

About the Team:

Coupang’s Global Tech Executive Sourcing Team is the company’s centralized executive search powerhouse, driving senior leadership hiring across all technical functions within Coupang's diverse domains and businesses — including product management, engineering, UX design, technical program management, data science and analytics, IT security, and more. We partner closely with executive leadership and recruiters to identify and attract world-class talent for critical roles at the Senior Director and VP levels.

Operating as one agile, collaborative team, we cover the global market end-to-end — from Korea to the U.S., India, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and beyond — ensuring Coupang secures the best leaders to shape its future.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior or Principal Technical Executive Sourcer at Coupang, you’ll lead global efforts to source top-tier technical executives. You’ll own relationships with senior leaders, crafting innovative sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and convert world-class technical talent for critical leadership roles. This role demands expertise in executive search — from candidate identification and engagement to creative sourcing — while collaborating with a strong, established team of tech executive recruiters.

• Partner with tech executive recruiters and hiring managers to design and execute sourcing strategies for future tech leaders at Coupang.
• Source and engage executive-level candidates globally, converting prospects into active candidates. This includes, developing a robust, multi-channel, search strategy that will attract world class tech leaders.
• Perform assessment/screening of the candidates holistically for qualifications, cultural fit, and leadership impact and presenting candidates to executive leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with executive recruiters and senior stakeholders to drive alignment and results.
• Provide consultative sourcing insights and develop robust talent pipelines. Serve as an expert for techn leadership recruiting. Thorough, continuous company and talent mapping in key tech areas for the company.
• Build out talent networks in e-commerce and technology sectors and targetable industries/companies to develop an on-going pool of candidates.
• Manage projects effectively, tracking milestones against data and adjusting plans to ensure success. Clearly communicate sourcing status and progress against open searches. Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership in matters related to top technical talent.

Qualifications:

• 5~12 years in recruitment, including 2+ years in executive sourcing within a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Proven success sourcing and placing multiple Director-level and above technical leaders (e.g., product, engineering, UX design, data science/analytics) in technology, e-commerce, or high-growth, large-scale organizations.
• Customer-focused, with strong ability to understand and meet stakeholder needs.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills; able to pitch Coupang’s vision, opportunities, and global lifestyle to executive-level candidates world-wide, while conducting in-depth screenings to assess candidate's fitment against specific roles and cultural fit. Native-level English fluency required.
• Data-driven and tech-savvy, with hands-on expertise in AI sourcing tools and advanced Boolean search strategies.
• Highly self-motivated, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments and working independently.

Recruitment Process and Others:

Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or 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 email 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
• Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met
• This is a full-time regular position and includes 12 weeks of probation period; provided, however, the probationary period may be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes

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