Jobs at Duolingo
Duolingo, the award‑winning language‑learning platform, builds mobile and web apps that use game‑based mechanics to teach over 30 languages. Since its 2011 launch, the company has leveraged AI to personalize lessons and has grown to more than 500 million users worldwide. Its headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, and a strong remote culture make it a high‑profile tech employer in the education technology sector.
Duolingo hires across engineering, data science, product management, UX/UI design, growth marketing, and community operations. Candidates can expect rigorous coding interviews for software roles, domain‑specific case studies for product managers, and portfolio reviews for designers. The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture, regular hackathons, and a commitment to open‑source contributions.
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Head of Ad Sales
Company: Duolingo
Location: New York, NY
Posted Jan 12, 2025
Duolingo is seeking a Director of Ads to build its direct ad business, aiming to elevate the free learning experience for its 110 million monthly users. The role involves developing an ad strategy, defining ad formats, driving revenue growth, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in ad sales, a proven track record in building an ad business, and a strong understanding of the ad tech ecosystem.
Marketing Program Management, Intern
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Duolingo is seeking a third-year undergraduate student for a marketing operations and program management internship. The role involves supporting projects across various departments, including social media, creative, merchandising, editorial, PR, performance marketing, and special events. The intern will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver projects on time. Key responsibilities include organizing project documentation, managing assets, and reporting. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in marketing, project management, and processes, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Duolingo offers language learning opportunities, catered meals, PTO, and a vibrant company culture. The intern will also have the chance to participate in company-wide events and hackathons.
Senior iOS Software Engineer
Company: Duolingo
Location: Beijing, China
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Duolingo invites iOS engineers to join their mission of making education universally available. The role focuses on the Monetization Area, working on premium subscriptions and key business drivers like subscriptions, ads, and in-app purchases. The ideal candidate will collaborate on software projects, develop iOS applications in Swift, mentor junior engineers, and support the ads roadmap. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong Swift skills are required, with exceptional candidates having at least 5 years of Swift experience.
Learning Designer, Music
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Duolingo is seeking a world-class music educator with expertise in teaching piano and basic musical skills. The ideal candidate should be creative, engaging, and able to design innovative curricula for the Duolingo music course. They will collaborate with team members to improve the in-app learning experience and help develop efficient processes for scaling content creation. The role involves designing lesson content, working with AI-generated content, and potentially training freelance course content creators. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of music education experience, piano proficiency, strong analytical skills, creativity, excellent communication, and an operational focus. Exceptional candidates may have experience with digital music teaching tools, guitar proficiency, and project management skills. Duolingo offers a competitive salary range of $113,050 - $184,000 USD, along with benefits and equity compensation.
Director of Government Relations, China
Company: Duolingo
Location: Beijing, China
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Country Marketing Manager, Poland
Company: Duolingo
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Duolingo is seeking an experienced, creative marketer to build awareness and accelerate growth in Poland. The role involves leveraging market insights to develop a marketing strategy, hiring and leading agencies, implementing social media, partnership, brand, and acquisition campaigns, and acting as a local spokesperson. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of consumer marketing experience, strong focus on social media and growth marketing, proficiency in Polish, and excellent English skills. Passion for Duolingo's mission, experience with mobile apps and subscription services, and scaling international brands in Poland are plus points. Duolingo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Finance Intern (Masters)
Company: Duolingo
Location: New York, NY
Posted Jan 21, 2025
Duolingo is seeking a highly motivated Finance intern for the summer of 2025. The intern will work closely with the FP&A team, contributing to impactful projects that support the company's mission. Key responsibilities include conducting industry research, developing forecasts, synthesizing financial analysis, and partnering with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing an MBA or related Masters program, with 3+ years of professional experience. They should have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, and experience in managing complex projects. Duolingo offers dedicated mentorship, language learning opportunities, and a vibrant company culture.
Android Software Engineer
Company: Duolingo
Location: Beijing, China
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Duolingo invites you to join a mission-driven team focused on developing the best education in the world and making it universally available. As an Android engineer in the Monetization Area, you'll work on premium subscriptions, contributing to packaging, pricing, and game mechanics. You'll collaborate on software projects, develop and maintain Android features in Kotlin, and support the ads roadmap. Duolingo values holistic employee well-being, offering comprehensive benefits. Exceptional candidates will have at least 1.5-2 years of reactive Android app development experience, strong communication skills, and leadership abilities.
Senior Product Manager, Growth
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Jan 21, 2025
Duolingo is seeking Product Managers to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. The role involves driving product features, establishing product vision, and performing qualitative and quantitative research. Exceptional candidates will have advanced degrees and extensive experience in fast-growing consumer-facing apps.
Director of Product Design
Company: Duolingo
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Duolingo is seeking a seasoned Product Design Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead and grow a diverse team. The role involves mentoring designers, collaborating with other functions, and ensuring high-quality, user-friendly experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, excellent communication skills, and a track record of managing people and diverse teams. Duolingo values inclusivity and offers competitive benefits, including a salary range of $196,000—$426,000 USD.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Company: Duolingo
Location: New York, NY
Posted Jan 22, 2025
B2B Product Marketing Lead, Duolingo English Test
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Jan 22, 2025