Coursera Employee Reviews
Out of 120 Coursera employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Coursera improve their work culture.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
Appear to be transparent and supportive
Posted 5 days ago
I don’t know enough about them and there have been so many changes since I started that I don’t even have a firm opinion besides a lot of them really like to hear themselves t
People are here for the mission
Frequent communication; strong efforts to be transparent with each other
Experienced, driven by performance and caring about the mission and society.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Remote work is highly convenient
They pay well, though I question if even the pay check is worth the stress level that comes with it.
Unlimited PTO; competitive salary (which I negotiated); generous parental leave; remote work arrangements
RSU packing is good; compensation is good considering we are in ed-tech
Coursera benefits like gym compensation, etc.
What are some of the best things about your team?
My team is collaborative and available to assist
Posted 5 days ago
My immediate team is great! Everyone is always willing to jump in and answer questions or lend a hand. They literally save my sanity on an almost daily basis.
Nice people - but sometimes comparison from managers unnecessarily breeds competition and striving
Everyone is extremely bright and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.
People are generally friendly and motivated by the mission
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
I have a very supportive manager and helpful coworkers
Posted 5 days ago
My immediate team is great and I believe there are people at Coursera who genuinely want to make it a great place to work, but it is very chaotic and there is very little guidance or support from leadership, with very high (bordering on unrealistic) expectations.
The mission and the optimism toward fulfilling it
The mission and nature of our work
Remote-first environment where you are expected to work only during your business hours (regardless of what time zone).
What did you like most about the interview process?
Before every interview, I was provided with a list of what would be discussed. It made prepping for the interviews a breeze and way less nerve wracking.
transparency - interacting with the recruiters
Helpful recruiter. Lots of discussion time with hiring manager.
Very responsive recruiter who kept me informed throughout the process.
Meeting various colleagues, including individuals outside my department.
What makes you most happy at work?
My direct coworkers. Knowing that the product we’re selling can actually improve people’s li
The flexibility to work from home - the ability to contribute in multiple meaningful ways
The mission, the nature of the work and the people I work with.
Great manager. Very helpful and kind coworkers.
Feeling respected and appreciated for what I do.
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