About Duolingo
The language education platform for everyone
Key Highlights
- Over 500 million learners using the app
- 95 courses across 38 languages offered
- Duolingo English Test accepted by 2,000+ institutions
- Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with 1001+ employees
Duolingo is a leading language education platform headquartered in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA, with over 500 million learners worldwide. The company offers 95 courses across 38 languages and has developed the Duolingo English Test, accepted by more than 2,000 institutions globally. Since its IPO i...
🎁 Benefits
Duolingo provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, along with mental health support and fertility ...
🌟 Culture
Duolingo fosters a data-driven culture with a focus on continuous improvement in language education. Its team includes language learning scientists an...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Duolingo is seeking an AI Research Engineer to solve ambitious problems and collaborate cross-functionally. You'll work with Python and machine learning techniques to improve educational outcomes for millions of learners.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related technical field, or you expect to complete your degree by August 2026. Your portfolio showcases impactful work, including publications, open-source projects, or AI internships that demonstrate your expertise. You possess strong debugging and critical thinking skills, allowing you to tackle complex problems effectively. Your creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to research and development sets you apart in the field. You are open to relocating to either Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY, and you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.
Desirable
Experience with collaborative projects that have made a significant impact in the AI or education sectors would be a plus. Familiarity with the latest advancements in AI research and a passion for language learning can enhance your candidacy.
What you'll do
As an AI Research Engineer at Duolingo, you will be tasked with solving some of the most ambitious problems in education technology. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product teams to bring innovative ideas to life, ensuring that the solutions you develop are scalable and effective. Your role will involve identifying problems, prototyping solutions, and evaluating their return on investment to enhance the learning experience for millions of users. You will also share your findings within Duolingo and contribute to the broader research community, helping to advance the field of AI in education.
What we offer
At Duolingo, you will find a culture that values meaningful work and limitless learning opportunities. You will have the chance to collaborate with world-class minds in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and creativity. We believe in making education universally accessible, and your contributions will directly impact the lives of learners around the globe. Join us in our mission to develop the best education in the world and make it available to everyone.
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