Director of Data Science

Coupang is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies in South Korea, known for its innovative approach to commerce. They are seeking a Director of Data Science to lead data-driven initiatives that shape product and operational strategies, requiring a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the vision and roadmap for data science initiatives aligned with business priorities
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams of data scientists and applied researchers
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and rigorous scientific thinking
• Lead the development and deployment of advanced models (e.g., machine learning, statistical modeling, optimization) to drive business outcomes
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured data science solutions
• Drive end-to-end ownership of projects from ideation through productionization and measurement
• Partner closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to influence strategy and decision-making
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by communicating insights and recommendations clearly and effectively
• Ensure alignment between data science solutions and broader platform and infrastructure investments
• Set best practices for experimentation, model development, validation, and monitoring
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and robustness of deployed solutions
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in data science and AI