Internship

Software Engineer – Thrive Intern

Posted on 9/23/2024

Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning platform with gamified lessons

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$43 - $45Hourly

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
Java
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • Second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field graduating in May 2027 (or December 2026).
  • 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 9, 2025 - August 15, 2025
  • Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Duolingo provides a language learning platform that engages users through gamified, bite-sized lessons. The app is designed for a wide range of users, including those learning languages for personal, professional, or academic purposes. Users can access the core features for free, while premium subscriptions offer an ad-free experience and additional functionalities. Duolingo stands out from its competitors by being the most downloaded education app in the App Store's history and the top-grossing education app worldwide in 2019. The company's goal is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$178.3M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with companies like Netflix boost user engagement and brand visibility.
  • AI-driven personalized learning, like AI agent Lily, enhances user experience and retention.
  • Growing demand for language learning due to globalization supports Duolingo's mission.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms could threaten Duolingo's market share.
  • Reliance on Amazon Web Services poses risks if service disruptions occur.
  • AI agent Lily for premium users may cause dissatisfaction among free users.

What makes Duolingo unique

  • Duolingo offers 98 courses across nearly 40 languages, a broad language selection.
  • The platform uses gamified, bite-sized lessons to enhance user engagement and learning.
  • Duolingo's freemium model allows free access with optional premium features for revenue.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision for employees as well as eligible partners and dependents

Mental health benefits such as therapy sessions and coaching to support you to be your best self

Fertility benefits to support your family planning journey

Fully paid parental and adoption leave

Fully paid subscription to Care.com and paid backup days for dependents and your fur family

401(k) with generous match and immediate vesting

20 days of PTO, with two additional weeks off for winter break

Yearly professional development stipend

Transportation reimbursement for however you get to work

Lunch prepared daily by our in-house chefs

Annual international retreat for all full-time employees

On-site gym and massages

On-site game/break room

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