Staff Security Engineer (Digital Trust Taiwan) at Coupang

<p></p> <div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">Our services in Taiwan include “Rocket Delivery” which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices, “Rocket Overseas” which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea, the U.S., and beyond.</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupang’s expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder, “How did I ever live without Coupang?”</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol"> <h3>Job Title</h3> Staff Security Engineer (Digital Trust Taiwan)</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">&nbsp;</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol"> <div> <h3>What you will do?</h3> </div> <div> <div>As a Staff Security Engineer in the Digital Trust / Information Security team, you will serve as a senior technical security expert supporting Coupang’s businesses in Taiwan and Japan. You will drive both tactical security implementations and large‑scale security initiatives, partnering closely with Privacy, Legal, Engineering, Product Management, and global security teams. Your mission is to safeguard customer trust, secure internal operations, and enable rapid business growth by embedding strong, scalable security practices across Coupang Taiwan.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <div> <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3> <ul> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Lead security reviews and risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives in Taiwan, enabling secure and timely launches across app‑first e‑commerce and logistics platforms.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Own and drive Taiwan‑wide security engineering initiatives that raise the security baseline at scale and influence security practices across regional and global Coupang organizations.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Proactively identify security gaps across data protection, infrastructure, applications, and internal processes; perform deep root‑cause analysis and implement long‑term remediation strategies.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Partner with Global Digital Trust teams to support incident response, insider threat investigations, threat intelligence actions, vulnerability remediation, and third‑party security assessments.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Work closely with engineering, IT, data, and product teams to ensure security controls are built into system design, development, and operations from day one.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Translate complex security risks into clear, actionable recommendations, enabling teams to prioritize effectively and move with urgency in a fast‑growing environment.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Influence technical decision‑making by providing security architecture guidance that balances customer experience, delivery speed, and regulatory compliance.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Contribute to continuous improvement of security standards, tooling, and metrics aligned with Coupang’s customer‑first and “WOW” culture.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Essential Qualifications:</h3> <ul> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">8+ years of hands‑on experience in security engineering, including leading or designing large‑scale security solutions across cross‑functional teams.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Deep technical expertise in defensive security domains such as data protection, application security, cloud or infrastructure security, and incident response.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Proven ability to assess risk, decompose complex security problems, and deliver practical, scalable solutions in high‑growth environments.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence engineers, product managers, and business leaders.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Demonstrated ownership, bias for action, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑driven culture.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Experience working with global or regional teams across different time zones is highly valued.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Preferred Qualifications:</h3> <ul> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Security‑related certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Experience supporting security programs for e‑commerce, logistics, payments, or large‑scale consumer platforms.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Familiarity with regulatory and privacy requirements relevant to Taiwan and Japan (e.g., data protection, cross‑border data handling).</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Experience driving security initiatives that balance compliance, customer experience, and business velocity.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in both languages.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Prior experience influencing security strategy at a regional or organizational level.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Recruitment Process</h3> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">• Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.</div> <hr> <h3>Things to Consider</h3> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">• 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.</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">• Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. • We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>