[Remote] Staff Analytics Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coursera is a leading skills development platform that aims to provide universal access to world-class learning. The Staff Analytics Engineer will architect scalable data models and pipelines, collaborate with technical and cross-functional leaders, and drive data governance to enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization.ResponsibilitiesArchitect scalable data models and construct high quality ELT pipelines that act as the backbone of our core data lake, with cutting edge technologies such as Airflow, DBT, Databricks, and Sigma. Your work innovates with principles adopted by othersDesign, build, and launch self-serve analytics products from data consumption to data discovery and enablement. Your creations reach far beyond basic dashboarding and are intimately tied with business outcomes, identifying root causes of trends that have immediate impactBe a technical leader for the team. Your proficiency in technical and architectural designs for major team initiatives will inspire others. Help shape the future of Analytics Engineering at Coursera and foster a culture of continuous learning and growthBe a data leader for the business. Your initiatives will directly increase data literacy, significantly reduce pain points, and resolve data gapsPartner with data scientists, business stakeholders, and product engineers to define, curate, and govern high-fidelity data. Your ability to see KPI interrelationships and how they maximize ROI across the business makes you a recognized bridge connecting data and business outcomesDevelop new tools and frameworks in collaboration with other engineers. Your innovative solutions will enable our customers to understand and access data more efficiently, while enhancing frameworks with AI-driven capabilitiesSkills10+ years experience in data/analytics engineering with expertise in data architecture, pipelines, and reportingExpert experience with relational databases, DRY data modeling practices, and efficient SQL code generationExpert experience with some of: AWS, Databricks, Delta Lake, Airflow, dbt, Redshift, Datahub; Databricks and dbt preferredExpert experience with crafting and driving self service reporting solutions with hands on experience in BI Tools; Looker or Sigma preferredStrong experience implementing Data Observability frameworks (e.g., Monte Carlo, Great Expectations) at an enterprise levelStrong hands on experience with AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, Cursor and its role in streamlining data processing and enabling data democratizationStrong experience with data lake architecture and batch and streaming architecturesStrong experience in driving industry standards in data governance and technical best practices and driving standards across multiple engineering pods or business disciplinesStrong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to leadershipProven relationships with business end users with clear understanding of how data is used to power business decisions with demonstrated storytelling skills connecting data with trends observed in businessIndependence and passion for innovation and learning new technologies; seeks out and creates high-impact projectsStrong Experience leading cross-functional RFCs (Request for Comments) and driving technical standards across multiple engineering pods or business disciplinesStrong experience with data lake architecture and batch and streaming architecturesProven track record building feature stores or data pipelines specifically for LLM fine-tuning and RAG architecturesStrong track record of leadership and mentorship in elevating data culture, preferably in a remote environmentBenefitsComprehensive health and wellness benefitsBonus and RSU equity programsGlobal perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you areCompany OverviewCoursera is an online education platform that offers classes for students It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.coursera.org.Company H1B SponsorshipCoursera has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 39 in 2023, 42 in 2022, 23 in 2021, 49 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.