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Coursera · 12 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, FS Cortex

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $235K/yr
date5+ years exp

Coursera is a leading online learning platform that aims to provide universal access to world-class education. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a cross-functional team focused on building AI-native learning experiences, where the engineer will create innovative features and integrate AI capabilities into user experiences.

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Responsibilities

Build and ship full-stack features using React (or similar), Node.js, and Python
Create AI-driven learning experiences—including hyper-personalization, adaptive content, and intelligent assistance—by leveraging Generative AI frameworks, APIs, and orchestration tools
Use AI proactively in your development workflow for scaffolding, refactoring, and testing code—while critically reviewing AI-generated output for quality and performance
Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on ideas based on user feedback
Collaborate across disciplines to integrate AI capabilities into seamless, intuitive user experiences
Implement and maintain robust testing, deployment, and monitoring for AI-enabled features

Qualification

Full-stack developmentGenerative AICloud environmentsRESTful API designDatabases (SQL/NoSQL)CuriosityPassion for learningCommunication skills

Required

5 + years of professional experience in full-stack development (React/Next.js, Node.js, Python) and working with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Knowledge of Generative AI concepts and experience applying them to create practical, user-facing applications
Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to speed up development without compromising quality
Understanding of RESTful API design, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and modern application architectures
Strong communication skills, curiosity, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in online learning

Preferred

Bonus: familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, or vector databases

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Bonus and RSU equity programs
Global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are

Company

Coursera

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Coursera is an online education platform that offers classes for students.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.coursera.org

H1B Sponsorship

Coursera has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (14)
2023 (39)
2022 (42)
2021 (23)
2020 (49)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$458.9M
Key Investors
Global Secure InvestNew Enterprise AssociatesSEEK
2021-03-31IPO
2021-01-01Series Unknown· $1M
2020-10-23Series F· $1.1M

Leadership Team

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Alan Cardenas
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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