Role Overview

Coursera is seeking a talented and passionate Engineering Manager to join our Skills and Credentials team. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for building and maintaining the platform that connects Coursera's content to real-world career outcomes. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of skill-based learning and credentialing at Coursera.

Our mission is to create the scalable systems that define, map, and track skills across the entire learning journey. We are the architects of the data and infrastructure that enable skill-based learning, credentialing, and career pathways for millions of learners and thousands of enterprise partners.

About Coursera:

Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 197 million registered learners as of December 31, 2025.

Coursera partners with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including generative AI-powered features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning.

Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp

Why Join Us:

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.

A Day in the Life of an Engineering Manager

Your day as an Engineering Manager at Coursera will be dynamic and engaging. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Morning Stand-up: Start your day with a brief stand-up meeting with your team to discuss progress, challenges, and priorities for the day.
• Technical Design Discussions: Participate in technical design discussions to ensure that solutions are scalable, reliable, and align with Coursera's overall architecture.
• Code Reviews: Review code submitted by your team members to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Collaboration Meetings: Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize features for the skills platform.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Provide mentorship and coaching to your team members to help them grow their skills and careers.
• Problem Solving: Tackle challenging technical problems and work with your team to find creative solutions.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization.
• Planning and Strategy: Contribute to the planning and strategy for the skills platform, ensuring that it aligns with Coursera's overall goals.
• Innovation Time: Dedicate time to explore new technologies and ideas that could benefit the skills platform.
• Learning and Development: Participate in training and development activities to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.

You'll also spend time refining skills taxonomy, building signal infrastructure and working on the architecture for the platform's future.

Why Canada? A Hub for Innovation and Opportunity

Coursera's presence in Canada, particularly in Toronto, Ontario, offers a unique opportunity to be part of a thriving tech ecosystem. Canada is known for its diverse and welcoming culture, high quality of life, and strong commitment to innovation. Toronto, in particular, is a major hub for technology and innovation, with a growing number of startups and established tech companies.

Canada offers a high quality of life, with access to excellent healthcare, education, and social services. The country is also known for its natural beauty, with vast wilderness areas and stunning landscapes.

By joining Coursera in Canada, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll also be able to take advantage of the many benefits that Canada has to offer, including its strong economy, diverse culture, and high quality of life.

Career Path at Coursera

Coursera is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for growth and development. As an Engineering Manager, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a variety of ways. You could potentially move into a Senior Engineering Manager role, overseeing multiple teams and projects. Alternatively, you could transition into a Principal Engineer role, focusing on technical leadership and innovation.

Coursera also offers opportunities to move into other areas of the company, such as product management or data science. The company is committed to helping its employees develop their skills and achieve their career goals.

You can also explore roles such as:

• Director of Engineering: Oversee multiple engineering teams and drive the overall engineering strategy.
• VP of Engineering: Lead the entire engineering organization and report to the executive team.
• Technical Architect: Focus on designing and implementing the overall architecture of Coursera's platform.
• Product Manager: Lead the development of new products and features for Coursera's platform.

Salary & Benefits

Coursera offers a competitive salary and benefits package to its employees. The salary range for an Engineering Manager in Toronto is typically between $150,000 and $220,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, Coursera offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to Coursera courses and learning resources
• Employee resource groups
• Wellness programs
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Education for Everyone

Coursera's mission is to provide universal access to world-class learning. As an employee, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to this mission by building and maintaining the platform that enables millions of learners around the world to access high-quality education.

Coursera partners with leading universities and institutions to offer a wide range of courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, advance your career, or pursue a degree, Coursera has something for everyone.

As an employee, you'll have access to Coursera's entire catalog of courses and learning resources, allowing you to continue your own learning and development while helping to make education more accessible to others.

How to Apply

If you're interested in joining Coursera as an Engineering Manager, we encourage you to apply online. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Coursera careers website.

Please visit our careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Coursera?Coursera is an online learning platform that partners with universities and institutions to offer courses, Specializations, and degrees.
2. What is the Skills and Credentials team?The Skills and Credentials team builds the platform that connects Coursera's content to real-world career outcomes.
3. What are the responsibilities of an Engineering Manager?An Engineering Manager leads a team of software engineers, provides technical guidance, and collaborates with stakeholders to define the technical roadmap.
4. What are the qualifications for an Engineering Manager?Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in computer science, 5+ years of experience in software engineering, and 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
5. What is the salary range for an Engineering Manager in Toronto?The salary range is typically between $150,000 and $220,000 CAD per year.
6. What benefits does Coursera offer?Coursera offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more.
7. What is the career path for an Engineering Manager at Coursera?An Engineering Manager can advance to roles such as Senior Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, or Director of Engineering.
8. What is Coursera's mission?Coursera's mission is to provide universal access to world-class learning.
9. Where is the Engineering Manager position located?The position is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
10. Does Coursera offer remote work options?While the position is primarily in Toronto, some remote work options may be available.