Chief of Staff – CTO
About the role
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 205 million registered learners as of March 31, 2026. Coursera partners with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees.
Coursera's platform innovations — including generative AI-powered features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Chief of Staff to join our team and serve as a strategic integrator for the Chief Technology Officer, operating across a major function or business domain to connect strategy and execution. This role ensures that the Tech organization scales effectively, translating company strategy into a cohesive operating system that drives alignment, accountability, and results across multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate company strategy into functional operating systems that connect priorities, plans, and execution across teams
- Drive cross-functional alignment within and adjacent to the Tech organization
- Design and improve frameworks that underpin performance, including planning, governance, decision-making, and resource allocation
- Enable the executive and leadership team to deliver Coursera's goals with greater clarity, speed, and discipline
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.