Software Engineer, Thrive Intern at Duolingo (Pittsburgh, PA)
Duolingo· Pittsburgh, PA· $47–$49/hr·
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Job description
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!
At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
Read our blog to learn more.
🧠 You will...
- Work within a small group to complete a challenging, real-world software engineering project.
- Develop your technical skills through engineering talks, training, and guest speakers.
- Attend career-building skill workshops.
- Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Software Engineer.
- Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.
✅ You have...
- Undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Graduating in December 2028 - August 2029
- Completion of at least two college-level computer science courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
- Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, Kotlin or Swift.
- Dedication to our mission of accessible education
- 10-week consecutive availability from June 14, 2027 - Aug 20th, 2027
- Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
- Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
⭐ Exceptional candidates will have...
- A GPA of 3.5+
- A Duolingo streak
❤️ Why you'll love working here...
- Language learning opportunities
- Catered in-house lunches and breakfast
- Company-wide Hackathon
- PTO and company holidays
- Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!
Connect with your recruiter on the benefits for interns at Duolingo!
Hourly Range for this internship is: $47—$49 USD
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Accommodations: We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Why work at Duolingo
- Culture: Unique, quirky, and not copied from a tech playbook – built “from scratch by a few dozen nerds in an office above a sports bar.” Core principles: Take the Long View, Raise the Bar, Ship It, Show Don’t Tell, Make It Fun. handbook.duolingo.com
- Work environment: Hybrid – in-office Tuesday–Thursday (Pittsburgh, New York, Seattle), remote optional Monday and Friday. Offices designed to be “quirky and welcoming.” builtin.com
- Engineering excellence: Lean, scrappy teams with high autonomy. Emphasis on rapid experimentation and “The Green Machine.” High bar for hiring but also “genuinely kind” people. 90%+ annual retention indicates strong employee satisfaction.
- Impact: Work on a product that reaches over half a billion learners worldwide, with a mission-driven focus on global education.
- Perks: Not fully detailed in provided sources, but the culture emphasizes long-term growth, continuous learning, and a supportive environment for generalists.