Process
I completed the phone screen but was not selected to continue. The recruiter was friendly and seemed happy with my answers, but it sounds like the decision is up to the hiring manager.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Coursera Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral42%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Coursera's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Coursera Work Experiences
5.0
Love the 7 leadership principle
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto
August 28, 2025
Pros: Drive custoer value relentlessly
invent the futrue of learning every day
obsess over metrics that matter
decided move and learn fast
Cons: The ruthelessly in simplify sounds a bit weird
4.0
My experience at Coursera
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Varna
January 6, 2025
Pros: - Flexible working hours and emphasis on personal well-being.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
- Competitive salary with raises, bonuses, and equity options.
- Mission-driven work contributing to global education access.
Cons: - Managing and maintaining a significant amount of legacy code.
- Frequent team changes due to organizational restructuring.
5.0
good
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, CA
November 27, 2024
Pros: good culture kind people here
Cons: nothing bad to say about them
- 5.0Love the 7 leadership principleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTorontoAugust 28, 2025Pros: Drive custoer value relentlessly invent the futrue of learning every day obsess over metrics that matter decided move and learn fastCons: The ruthelessly in simplify sounds a bit weird
- 4.0My experience at CourseraSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVarnaJanuary 6, 2025Pros: - Flexible working hours and emphasis on personal well-being. - Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. - Competitive salary with raises, bonuses, and equity options. - Mission-driven work contributing to global education access.Cons: - Managing and maintaining a significant amount of legacy code. - Frequent team changes due to organizational restructuring.
- 5.0goodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, CANovember 27, 2024Pros: good culture kind people hereCons: nothing bad to say about them
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