About the job
About Coursera
Founded in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera's mission is to democratize education by providing universal access to high-quality learning experiences. As one of the largest online learning platforms globally, Coursera boasts over 197 million registered learners as of December 31, 2025.
Partnering with more than 375 prestigious universities and industry leaders, Coursera offers an extensive range of courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degree programs. Our platform is continuously innovating, featuring generative AI-driven tools such as Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, alongside role-based solutions like Skills Tracks. This enables instructors, partners, and organizations to provide scalable, personalized, and verified educational experiences.
Organizations around the world rely on Coursera for upskilling and reskilling their employees, students, and communities in high-demand fields like GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Meanwhile, learners globally turn to Coursera to acquire the skills necessary for career advancement. Coursera operates as a Delaware public benefit corporation and is recognized as a B Corporation.
Why Join Us
At Coursera, we seek creative thinkers, innovators, and lifelong learners eager to shape the future of education. You will contribute to developing global programs and tools that enhance online learning for millions, transforming bold ideas into tangible impact. Our ideal team members are customer-centric builders who prioritize speed, simplicity, and data-driven iterations.
We embrace a globally distributed workforce, allowing you to work in a manner that suits you best—be it from home, a Coursera hub, or a nearby co-working space. Our virtual hiring and onboarding processes ensure you can join us seamlessly and start making an impact from anywhere. If you're ready to create a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and broaden your career opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
Job Overview:
The Monetization pod focuses on the technology and user experience surrounding learner enrollment in our premium content at Coursera. We engage in product and engineering initiatives to streamline the enrollment and payment processes while developing pricing strategies to enhance revenue. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will primarily work with modern Java (version 16 and above), MySQL, DynamoDB, gRPC, GraphQL (DGS), and Kafka within a microservices architecture.

