Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field., 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with a focus on full-stack development., 1-2 years of experience in technical leadership and people management., Proficiency in Java, CRUD APIs, and front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of 5-6 engineers, fostering a collaborative environment.

Contribute to development while ensuring high-quality code delivery.

Own the design, development, and maintenance of internal tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and drive technical best practices.

Job description

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 at Coursera are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our Internal Tools POD. This role requires a technical leader who can actively contribute to development while managing a team of 5-6 front-end and back-end engineers. The team focuses on building and enhancing internal tools that improve operational efficiency and drive business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Actively contribute to development, ensuring high-quality code delivery while balancing managerial responsibilities.
Own the design, development, deployment, maintenance, bug fixes, and ownership of the product roadmap for internal tools on top of Coursera's existing architecture.
Focus on low-code deployment solutions to accelerate tool development and delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure successful implementation.
Drive technical best practices, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.
Prioritize projects based on impact, urgency, and alignment with business goals.
Upskill and guide the team to gradually take ownership of more complex back-end systems built on Scala or requiring intricate business logic.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).

Experience:

5+ years of hands-on software development experience with a strong focus on full-stack development.
1-2 years experience in technical leadership and people management.
Proficiency in Java, CRUD APIs, GraphQL and database management.
Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Familiarity with low-code platforms is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Candidates with experience in service companies, particularly those focused on building internal efficiency tools, are preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar languages.
Frontend Technologies: Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Data Engineering: Expertise in designing efficient CRUD APIs and database management with simple entity structures.
Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, or similar services.
Project Management: Ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and deliver results effectively.

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Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org.

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