Process
I applied through their website and received a message from a recruiter to schedule a phone interview with an engineer. The interview was scheduled for the next day.
During the phone interview, there were several questions about my resume and a simple programming problem. The interviewer also provided a very good overview of the company and what it's like to work there at the end.
Questions
There was only one technical question about printing numbers in some specific order. No complex algorithms or design questions, which is normal for a first phone interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 61 interview experiences for the Coursera Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Coursera's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Coursera Work Experiences
- 5.0Wfh, Mission, But Undecided FutureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaNovember 9, 2022Pros: - WFH - Salary - Perks - MissionCons: - Undecided future - Group RRSP could be better - Remote first for people who want social lives
- 5.0Love the 7 leadership principlesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 28, 2025Pros: Drive customer value relentlessly. Invent the future of learning every day. Obsess over metrics that matter. Decide, move, and learn fast.Cons: The ruthlessly in simplify sounds a bit weird.
- 3.0Good mission-driven company, awesome people, but currently unstableSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 28, 2018Pros: One of the best places you can be if you love education and technology. Small teams make it easy to move fast and make a big impact. The people are awesome and are very fun to work with. Flexible working hours.Cons: The reorganization currently has a very unstable team environment, which makes it frustrating for other team members. A lot of good people have left lately, which is very concerning.
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