Senior Software Engineer, Internal Tools

Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 175 million registered learners as of March 31, 2025. Coursera partners with over 350 leading universities and industry leaders to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations enable instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to their learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.

Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.

At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. 

Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, we enable you to select your main way of working, whether it's from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you.

Job Overview
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Internal Tools team at Coursera. This team builds high-leverage internal products that support our employees across functions such as content operations, learner support, finance, and legal. As a full stack engineer, you’ll lead end-to-end development of scalable tools—shaping architecture, owning technical decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure our tools are intuitive, performant, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, scale, and maintain full stack internal web applications that streamline Coursera’s operations.
• Own features end-to-end, from technical design to implementation on both frontend and backend.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and end-users to gather feedback and deliver thoughtful solutions.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code across the stack—leveraging modern frameworks and best practices.
• Drive architectural discussions and make key design decisions for internal tooling infrastructure.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in sprint planning, technical grooming, and retrospective discussions.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of internal systems through proactive monitoring and automation.
  
  

Qualifications

     Education:
     Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

     Skills & Experience:

• 4–7 years of experience in software development, with a strong background in both frontend and backend engineering.
• Proficiency in backend languages like Java, Golang, or Python, and experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Strong frontend development experience using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React (preferred), Angular, or Vue.js.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, version control (Git), and CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes is a plus.
• Track record of working cross-functionally and delivering solutions that balance business and technical needs.
• Ability to mentor others, lead projects, and contribute to technical planning and roadmap discussions.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Own full stack products that drive real impact across Coursera’s business functions.
• Work with a supportive team and shape the internal developer experience at scale.
• Grow your leadership and technical depth while solving real-world challenges.
• Be part of a mission-driven company transforming global access to education.