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About Coursera
Coursera was founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller to make world-class learning accessible to everyone, everywhere. Today, over 190 million learners and 375+ university and industry partners use our platform to gain skills in fields like AI, data science, technology, and business. As a Delaware public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp, we’re driven by the belief that learning can transform lives through learning.
Why Join Us
At Coursera, we’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You’ll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter.
We’re a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you’re ready to make a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and expand your career horizons, apply below.
Job Overview
The People team at Coursera is responsible for building high-performing global teams, retaining exceptional talent, and developing programs that foster community, growth, and an outstanding employee experience. As Coursera continues to scale as a mission-driven, global organization, the People team is strengthening our operating model, systems, and programs to support sustainable growth.
As the Director, Global Compensation, you will lead the end-to-end design, execution, and governance of Coursera’s global compensation programs across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Reporting to the VP, Global Total Rewards & Operations, you will partner closely to shape and operationalize Coursera’s global compensation strategy. You will translate strategic direction into scalable programs, strong governance, and consistent practices that ensure fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with Coursera’s workforce and business needs.
This role leads a growing compensation team and plays a key leadership position within the broader People Operations organization. You will oversee global compensation cycles, benchmarking, job architecture, pay structures, decision frameworks, compliance, and analytics. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Talent Acquisition, People Partners, and senior business leaders to ensure that compensation programs support Coursera’s goals and scale effectively.
This position is fully remote.
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Compensation
This role is available in the following US Pay Zones:
US Zone 3: $181,687 - $213,750
US Zone 4: $169,171 - $199,025
At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.
US Pay Zones
US-Z1: Bay Area
US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro
US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA
US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI
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Coursera is an education-focused technology company that connects millions of learners around the world with the skills and knowledge they need to transform their lives and careers. We're providing access to top-quality university-level education at a previously unimagined scale, empowering learners, organizations, and enterprises to build the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. Coursera was founded in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng. We are headquartered in Mountain View, California, and are backed by top venture firms, including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, New Enterprise Associates, GSV Capital, International Finance Corporation, Laureate Education Inc, and Learn Capital.
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