Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, 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 162 million registered learners as of September 30, 2024.
Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.
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.
We at Coursera 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:
At Coursera, our Data Science team is helping to build the future of education through data-driven decision making and data-powered products. We drive product and business strategy through measurement, experimentation, and causal inference to help Coursera deliver effective content discovery and personalized learning at scale. We believe the next generation of teaching and learning should be personalized, accessible, and efficient. With our scale, data, technology, and talent, Coursera and its Data Science team are positioned to make that vision a reality.
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Science team. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Data Science and play a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy through data-driven insights and analytics. You will leverage your expertise in user behavior tracking, instrumentation, A/B testing, and advanced analytics techniques to gain a deep understanding of how users interact with our platform. Your insights will directly inform product development, enhance user experience, and drive engagement across various segments.
Our ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations that drive product improvements and user engagement. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—including product managers, designers, and engineers—you will ensure that data informs every aspect of product decision-making.
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