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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineer I to join our Internal Tools team at Coursera. This team builds tools that help our employees work more efficiently and improve how we run our business. As part of this team, you’ll work on meaningful projects and grow your skills under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in building and improving web-based internal tools used by various teams at Coursera.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with support from your team.
- Work with product managers and other engineers to understand user needs and deliver solutions.
- Learn and apply best practices for full-stack development, including front-end and back-end systems.
- Help maintain documentation, fix bugs, and test features to ensure quality.
- Contribute to team discussions and share your ideas during design and planning phases.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (completed or in final year).
Skills & Experience:
- 1-2 years of total experience
- Strong foundation in programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Exposure to front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js is a plus.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs or CRUD operations.
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a collaborative environment.
Good communication skills and a proactive mindset.
Why Join Us?
- Work with passionate teammates and supportive mentors.
- Solve real-world problems that make an impact on education globally.
- Grow your technical and professional skills through structured development opportunities.
- Be part of a mission-driven company that values learning, integrity, and innovation.
