Coursera Interview Process

We're committed to making every hiring experience inclusive, transparent, and empowering — for every candidate, in every region.

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Our Hiring Philosophy

At Coursera, inclusive hiring is intentional. Our approach is grounded in clear, consistent processes that help reduce bias and create equitable access to opportunity. By centering empathy at every stage of the hiring journey, we aim to hire exceptional talent while building teams that reflect the diverse learners and customers we serve globally.

Inclusive and Equitable

We use structured, consistent interview processes so candidates are evaluated fairly and objectively. By minimizing unnecessary variation, we reduce bias and ensure our interviews are equitable, scalable, and effective across regions.

Skills-Based Approach

Our interviews assess skills, knowledge, and behaviors through a mix of behavioral questions and role-relevant exercises. This helps us move beyond assumptions and better understand each candidate’s true potential.

Exceptional Candidate Experience

We strive to create a transparent, respectful, and engaging experience for every candidate. Our goal is to provide a realistic view of the role and our culture so candidates feel informed, valued, and excited about Coursera, regardless of the outcome.

Our Hiring Stages

We aim to make our interview process thoughtful, inclusive, and respectful of your time. Below is what you can expect as you move through each stage from start to finish. Timelines may vary by role, but we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.

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Application

Submit your application and our team will review your experience and skills.

Recruiter Chat

An introductory conversation with a recruiter to learn more about the role.

Hiring Manager Interview

A session to discuss your experience, the role’s responsibilities, and your contribution to the team.

Panel Interviews

Speak with future teammates and partners to showcase how you collaborate and problem-solve in real-world scenarios.

Offer & Onboarding

If it’s a mutual fit, we’ll extend an offer and set you up for success from day one.

Tips From Our Recruiters

Insights from the recruiters who build our teams, sharing what they look for, and how candidates can shine throughout the process.

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"A strong application focuses on impact, not just responsibilities. This makes it easy for the recruiter to see what you actually delivered."

Gareth Mullan
Director, TA EMEA

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"Do your research. Candidates who understand our mission and business always make a stronger impression."

Jennifer Conde
Senior Recruiter

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"What makes a candidate memorable is the ability to clearly explain the problem they identified, the actions they took, and the impact they drove with concrete examples."

Induja Rajendran
Senior Manager, TA APAC

Workspace Choice at Coursera

Work where you do your best work. Coursera is a global company with teams around the world, connected by a shared mission to expand access to education. With the flexibility to work from home, co-working spaces, or our main offices in Mountain View, London, Gurgaon, and Toronto—Courserians bring diverse perspectives together to build for learners everywhere.

Home Office

Work comfortably from your own space and be provided with the tools and support you need to build your home office.

Global Offices

Courserians who prefer in-person collaboration with their teammates can work from one of our four main office locations.

Coworking Spaces

No office near you? Coursera provides the benefit to use a drop in space in a WeWork or other co-working space nearby.

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Mountain View, CA

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London, UK

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Gurgaon, India

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Toronto, Canada

Resources to Help You Prepare

Explore courses on Coursera curated to help you sharpen your communication, technical, and problem-solving skills before your interview.

Mastering Behavioral Interviews

Learn how to communicate your experience using frameworks like STAR.

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Technical Interview Preparation

Sharpen your problem-solving and coding abilities through guided exercises.

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Communicating With Confidence

Develop strong communication and presentation skills for success in interviews and beyond.

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