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...
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Duolingo provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, along with mental health support and fertility ...
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Duolingo fosters a data-driven culture with a focus on continuous improvement in language education. Its team includes language learning scientists an...
Research Scientist β’ Mid-Level
Duolingo β’ Pittsburgh
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Duolingo is hiring a Learning Scientist to lead research efforts evaluating the effectiveness of their language courses. You'll analyze large datasets and share insights to enhance the learning experience. This role requires expertise in language learning and data analysis.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a language researcher with a proven track record in conducting research studies and analyzing large datasets. Your expertise in language learning and assessment allows you to contribute meaningfully to the development of educational tools. You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about using data to inform educational practices.
You have extensive experience in language data analysis, enabling you to draw insights that can significantly impact the learning experience for millions of users. Your ability to communicate findings effectively to both internal teams and external audiences is a key strength.
Desirable
Experience with educational technology or language learning platforms is a plus. Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methodologies will enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead or collaborate on research efforts that evaluate the effectiveness of Duolingo courses, guiding the study design through data collection and analysis. You will analyze in-app data to gain insights that inform the learning experience, ensuring that your findings are actionable and relevant.
You will share your research findings with various stakeholders, including internal teams and external audiences, through reports, white papers, and presentations. Your work will directly influence the development of educational content and strategies at Duolingo, impacting learners worldwide.
You will engage in daily collaborations with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to ensure that research insights are integrated into product development. Your role will involve staying updated on the latest research in language learning and assessment, applying best practices to your work.
What we offer
Duolingo provides a unique opportunity to work on the worldβs largest language learning dataset, contributing to a mission that aims to make education universally accessible. You will have limitless learning opportunities and the chance to collaborate with world-class minds in the field. The environment is designed to be both meaningful and fun, allowing you to see the immediate impact of your work on millions of learners.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion learners around the world.
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