Senior Software Developer Backend
135k - 178k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Java
#MySQL
#DynamoDB
#gRPC
#GraphQL
#Kafka
#Microservices
#Data Modeling
Coursera was founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, and today we serve as one of the world's largest online learning platforms with 168 million registered learners. Our mission is to provide universal access to world-class education by partnering with over 350 leading universities and industry experts. As a B Corp and Delaware public benefit corporation, we help institutions and individuals upskill in critical areas like data science, technology, and business. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team in a full-time, remote capacity. If you are passionate about revolutionizing how the world learns, we invite you to help us build a platform where anyone can transform their life through education.
Responsibilities
- Architect and build highly scalable systems and infrastructure to support our global user base.
- Utilize A/B testing to analyze performance metrics, generate new hypotheses, and drive meaningful product improvements.
- Implement robust monitoring and testing protocols for your APIs and services to ensure the real-time health and reliability of our products.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in a software engineering role.
- Proven expertise in designing performant microservices and storage layers using modern technologies such as Java, MySQL, DynamoDB, gRPC, GraphQL, and Kafka.
- A strong background in data modeling and a data-driven mindset focused on metrics and experimentation.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment where we deploy updates multiple times a day.
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to maintain a compatible timezone overlap with your team for seamless collaboration.
What we offer
We are proud to offer a competitive base salary range of $135,000 to $178,000. Your actual compensation will be determined by factors such as your specific experience, skills, and geographical location. In addition to our commitment to equitable pay, we provide the following benefits:
- The flexibility of remote work.
- Eligibility for variable pay and equity packages.
- The opportunity to work with a globally diverse, mission-driven team.
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