Summer Intern

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

We are looking for curious, driven, and impact-oriented interns to join our teams for Summer 2026. This internship program offers hands-on experience across a range of disciplines including Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and Product Management.

You’ll work on meaningful projects that directly impact real users, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to how modern technology organizations build and scale products. This is an opportunity to learn quickly, contribute meaningfully, and grow alongside talented peers and mentors.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on real-world products and systems
• Exposure to large-scale data, distributed systems, and/or product development lifecycles
• Mentorship from experienced engineers, data scientists, and product leaders
• Opportunity to collaborate across engineering, data, and product teams
• A chance to deliver work that reaches real users and drives measurable impact

What You Will Do

Depending on your area of interest, you may:

• Build and ship features, tools, or services used in production environments
• Analyze data to generate insights and inform product or business decisions
• Develop, test, and improve machine learning models or data pipelines
• Contribute to scalable systems and infrastructure (backend, frontend, or data platforms)
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define, build, and launch new capabilities
• Conduct experiments, analyze user behavior, and iterate on product features

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, Economics, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, or critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a team environment
• Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, and a willingness to learn
• Interest in technology, products, data, or building impactful user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience through coursework, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities in areas such as technology, data analysis, product development, or research
• Familiarity with tools or concepts relevant to your area of interest (e.g., programming, data analysis, user research, or product design), but not required
• Ability to approach ambiguous problems and break them down into actionable steps
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, or impact in academic or professional settings

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.