Coursera - Senior Staff Software Engineer - Learning Content Experience
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Requirements
• 8+ years of experience working in a relevant product software engineering role • 3+ years of experience iteratively driving architecture decisions in a single domain, evaluating success, and adapting these choices to changing product and business needs • Expertise in designing highly-scalable and performant full-stack applications, microservices, and storage layers using common frameworks, languages, and infrastructure (e.g. Java, MySQL, NoSQL, Kafka or equivalent) • Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full SDLC, including technical design, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, documentation, and operations • Able to communicate effectively at multiple levels of abstraction to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing • A strong sense of ownership and conscientiousness, with a strong desire to learn about products, people, and technology; proactive and action-oriented • Strong empathy for both engineers and cross-functional partners, to enable the right balance of inquisitive information-gathering and timely decision-making in order to identity problems, overcome ambiguity, and align others on a solution • Experience in hybrid teams supporting both external user-facing web products and internal platforms to enable other teams • Expertise in technologies like ReactJS, GraphQL/DGS, DynamoDB, and Redis for designing scalable and high-performance applications end-to-end • Experience with generative AI tools and supporting processes and systems; proficient in identifying opportunities enabled by emerging technologies while managing production needs for quality and scalability • Strong track record of leadership and mentorship, preferably in a remote environment • Experience with teams with diverse identities and working styles, tailoring approaches to bring out the best contributions from each individual teammate • We recognize that qualified candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your skills and experiences align with what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, design, and data teams to inform a roadmap that balances long-term and short-term priorities, based on both big-picture perspective as well as data-informed learnings • Collaborate with tech leads to identify and understand key architectural problems in the Learning Content Experience (LCE) domain • Develop an architecture that efficiently addresses business challenges such as emergent complexity, leveraging foundational knowledge of design patterns and practical experience • Promote sustainable architectural solutions by establishing and advocating for core principles, documented through decision records on API design, data storage strategies, and other key choices • Mentor and guide fellow engineers to help them improve their technical ability and become more effective product software engineers • Initiate and lead high-leverage projects to raise the quality bar for how we work and what we deliver (e.g. by improving developer productivity, and/or the quality, performance, availability, and resiliency of our systems and teams)
Benefits
• At Coursera, we’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You’ll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter. • We’re a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you’re ready to make a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and expand your career horizons, apply below. • This role is available in the following US Pay Zones: • Zone 1: $218,850 - $289,910 • Zone 2: $209,600 - $277,720 • Zone 3: $194,400 - $257,580 • Zone 4: $180,800 - $239,560 • At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are. • US-Z1: Bay Area • US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro • US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA • US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI • If this opportunity interests you, you might like this course on Coursera: • Software Design and Architecture Specialization • Generative AI for Software Development Skill Certificate • Connected Leadership
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