Staff Software Developer, BE Acquisition - Remote

Overview

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 183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025. Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners 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.

We’re a global platform aiming to transform lives through learning by offering transformative courses, certificates, and degrees that empower learners worldwide to advance their careers through skill mastery. We’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners eager to shape the future of education. If you’re ready to build the global programs and tools that fuel the power of online learning, join Team Coursera.

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. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates.

In Short

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, design, and data teams.
• Develop an architecture that addresses business challenges.
• Promote sustainable architectural solutions.
• Apply industry best practices and system design expertise.
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers.
• Initiate and lead high-leverage projects.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in product software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading an engineering pod.
• Expertise in designing scalable full-stack applications.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership and desire to learn.
• Empathy for engineers and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse team.
• Remote-first work environment.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Engagement in high-impact projects.
• Supportive culture for mentorship.