Full-Time

AI Research Engineer

Posted on 9/9/2024

Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning platform with gamified lessons

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$150k - $160kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.

Category
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Requirements
  • You have an Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field (or expect to by August 2025)
  • A portfolio of impactful work, in the form of (for example) publications, open-source projects, or AI internships
  • Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
  • A creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to R&D
  • Strong debugging and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
  • Solve our most ambitious problems with the right tool for the task
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to bring your ideas to life in the product
  • Identify problems, prototype solutions, evaluate their return on investment, and then implement the best solution at scale to improve the lives of our millions of learners each day
  • Share your findings both within Duolingo as well as to the broader research community

Duolingo provides a language learning platform that engages users through gamified, bite-sized lessons. The app is designed for a wide range of users, from those learning for personal enjoyment to professionals and students needing new languages for their careers or studies. Users can access the core features of the app 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 ever and the top-grossing education app 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

10%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven personalized learning enhances user engagement and retention, exemplified by AI agent Lily.
  • Partnership with Webtoon attracts younger audiences through engaging storytelling content.
  • Generative AI video-calling feature in India boosts monetization in a growing market.

What critics are saying

  • AI video-calling in India may face challenges due to strict data privacy laws.
  • Webtoon partnership risks brand dilution if content misaligns with educational mission.
  • AI agent Lily may not meet user expectations, risking dissatisfaction among premium 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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