Staff Software Developer, Coursera

• 7+ years of experience working in a relevant software engineering role
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go) and are comfortable working with relational databases and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of the core technologies of the web: Javascript, HTML, and CSS, experience with at least one modern UI framework (e.g. ReactJS, AngularJS, etc), and experience in building large-scale web applications
• Experience with building and scaling microservices on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Proven track record of defining technical roadmaps for a full-stack team
• Experience with mentoring and upleveling teammates
• Fervent belief in engineering quality and building technical leverage for others
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving team environment (we deploy many times a day!)
• Data-driven and strongly motivated by success and learnings through experiments and metrics analysis

Desirable

• Coursera is an engineering-first company. Our teams are responsible for maintaining a scalable and reliable platform, in addition to building interactive products for the worldwide learner community
• We are made up of teams ranging from Development Infrastructure, Growth, Learner/Consumer Experience, Content Platform, and SDET Engineering
• Every day, Engineering teams collaborate with cross-functional partners, including other engineers, data scientists, and product managers. We employ continuous delivery to deploy multiple times a day and move quickly as an organization
• As a Full Stack Staff Engineer on the Growth Acquisition team, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing online learning by building the future of AI-powered, personalized education
• Our team helps prospective learners take meaningful steps towards commitment in a low-friction, value-adding manner, directly impacting the learning journeys of millions worldwide
• We aim to be a seamless, delightful “front door” for Coursera, drawing learners in and helping them engage and commit
• We're deeply invested in leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI and advanced data analytics, to create a truly personalized learning experience for every individual
• This is a high-impact role within a team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, data-driven decision-making, and working closely with learners to help them transform their lives
• Be a Technical Leader: Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the growth of the entire team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Be a Pioneer: Work on cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with technology in education. You'll balance rapid industry evolution with building scalable and impactful learning systems for the long term
• Drive Impact at Scale: Create systems and features used by millions of learners daily, directly influencing their educational journeys and helping them reach their full potential
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering their growth and development, and building a world-class team
• Partner with engineering stakeholders to shape the team’s technical roadmap and strategy, including spotting code smells, identifying and addressing tech debt, and driving refactoring initiatives to improve code quality and maintainability
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve system architecture, scalability, and performance, ensuring our learning platform can grow to meet the needs of millions of learners
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to define and build experiences that scale
• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of core service functionalities
• Champion and implement best practices with a focus on safety, bias mitigation, ethical considerations, and a learner-centric approach
• Measure your work thoroughly, analyze results, and generate hypotheses to drive new product changes through A/B testing