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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Senior System Designer
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 09, 2024
Duolingo is seeking a designer to expand and detail their design system across iOS, Android, and web platforms. The role involves working closely with Engineering to maintain parity between Figma component libraries and production code, documenting and advocating for design system decisions, and empowering more designers with prototyping systems. The ideal candidate will have experience initiating or supporting a new design system at scale, a robust online portfolio showcasing system and product design, and expertise in prototyping tools. Exceptional candidates may have experience building iOS or Android apps, interest in managing people, and skills in illustration, animation, or motion design.
Senior Manager, Workplace
Company: Duolingo
Location: New York, NY
Posted Oct 05, 2024
Duolingo is seeking a Senior Manager of Workplace to lead office operations for their fast-growing office in 4 World Trade Center. The role involves managing day-to-day physical operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and scaling their Food & Beverage program globally. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience in leading modern office environments, demonstrated success in improving employee experience, and strong leadership skills. They should also have experience in identifying, partnering with, and leading Food Service providers with innovation and efficiency.
Lead Product Manager, Gamification
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 15, 2024
Duolingo is seeking an experienced mobile gaming Product Manager to join their Growth team. The role involves driving product strategy, managing the entire creative cycle of features, conducting research, collaborating with designers and engineers, and defining key performance indicators for user growth. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of mobile gaming experience, a passion for education, strong analytical skills, and the ability to create intuitive user experiences. Duolingo offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, and a collaborative environment. The salary range is $295,000—$426,000 USD.
Android Software Engineer (Senior/Staff/Senior Staff)
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 09, 2024
Duolingo is seeking Android engineers for its Math team and Monetization Area. The Math team focuses on developing technology for learning Math, while the Monetization Area handles premium subscriptions and game mechanics. Duolingo also offers opportunities in the Design Systems team, modernizing UI components and establishing motion and animation systems. The role involves collaborating on software projects, developing Android features in Kotlin, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating technical issues effectively. Exceptional candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in reactive Android app development, strong leadership skills, and experience designing clean APIs.
Software Engineering Director, Music
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Duolingo is seeking an Engineering Director to lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for their education platform. The role involves defining strategy, partnering with product, design, and data science teams, managing managers, and driving technical projects. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, business acumen, and product sense. Duolingo offers a competitive salary range of $295,000—$426,000 USD, along with benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
Senior Product Manager, Growth
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 15, 2024
Duolingo is seeking a Product Manager to drive product features through their entire creative cycle, establish product vision and strategy, and perform research to validate feature ideas. The ideal candidate will have a desire to make the world a better place through technology and education, and possess strong analytical skills and business acumen. The role involves working with cross-functional teams, engineers, and product designers to create a fun and delightful user experience. Duolingo offers a competitive salary range of $148,800—$274,600 USD, along with benefits and equity compensation.
Software Engineering Director, Music
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 06, 2024
Duolingo is seeking an Engineering Director to lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for their education platform. The role involves defining strategy, partnering with product, design, and data science teams, managing managers, and driving technical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, business acumen, and product sense. Duolingo offers a competitive salary range of $295,000—$426,000 USD, along with benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
Senior System Designer
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 06, 2024
Duolingo is seeking a designer to expand and detail their design system across iOS, Android, and web platforms. The role involves working closely with Engineering to maintain parity between Figma component libraries and production code. The ideal candidate will have experience initiating or supporting a new design system at scale, preferably in a consumer tech company. They should have a robust online portfolio showcasing system design, product design (especially mobile), and a keen eye for design detail, consistency, and quality. Expertise in prototyping tools like Origami, Protopie, or InVision is required. The candidate will champion Duolingo's high bar for quality and craft, and provide designers and engineers with the necessary tools and systems to meet this standard. The role reports to the Director of Design Infrastructure and involves being an instrumental creative partner in most projects at Duolingo.
iOS Software Engineer (Senior/Staff/Senior Staff)
Company: Duolingo
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Oct 09, 2024
Duolingo is seeking an iOS engineer to join their Monetization Area, where the engineer will work on premium subscriptions and game mechanics. The engineer will also have the opportunity to collaborate on software projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the strategic direction of Duolingo's monetization efforts. The company values innovation, data-driven decisions, and creating meaningful work experiences.
Android Software Engineer (Senior/Staff/Senior Staff)
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 15, 2024
Duolingo is seeking an Android engineer for its Monetization Area, focusing on premium subscriptions. The role involves collaborating on software projects, developing and maintaining Android application features in Kotlin, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Kotlin programming experience, and the ability to communicate technical issues effectively. Exceptional candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in building reactive Android apps, strong leadership skills, and experience designing clean APIs. Duolingo offers a competitive salary range of $148,800—$274,600 USD, along with benefits and a commitment to employee well-being and equal employment opportunities.
Senior Creative Technologist
Company: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted Oct 07, 2024
Duolingo is looking for a designer to join their team to develop high-quality experiences and make education universally available. The role involves building interactive animations, driving tooling improvements, and partnering with other teams to drive efficiency and excellence.
iOS Software Engineer (Senior/Staff/Senior Staff)
Company: Duolingo
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Duolingo is seeking an iOS engineer to join a team dedicated to innovative solutions, data-driven decisions, and meaningful work. The role involves collaborating on software projects, developing native iOS applications in Swift, and mentoring junior engineers. The company offers limitless learning opportunities, mentorship, and a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, strong Swift programming skills, and at least 5 years of experience. The salary range is $148,800—$274,600 USD.