Full-Time

Platform Engineer

Updated on 5/16/2024

Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning app with gamified lessons

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning
Education

Mid, Senior

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Required Skills
Chef
Puppet
Management
Docker
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Relevant work experience, including industry experience.
  • Experience with one or more configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) or infrastructure management tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Familiarity with containerization runtimes (Docker, rkt)
  • Functional knowledge of Linux system administration and automation
  • Extensive experience in fast-growing, consumer-facing, data-driven startups, ideally mobile app based
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience running a large infrastructure on AWS or Google Cloud
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement tools that help engineering teams focus on shipping features, while ensuring cost-efficient, secure, and reliable infrastructure
  • Streamline operational and development practices to provide an effective self-service platform to other Duolingo engineers
  • Monitor infrastructure, develop strategies to manage costs within budget, and capacity management

At Duolingo, the integration of gamification and advanced data analytics into language learning not only makes the process engaging but also highly effective. The company stands out in its field due to its commitment to incorporating cutting-edge research and technology, involving insights from language learning scientists and artificial intelligence experts. This approach fosters a dynamic and intellectually stimulating workplace that encourages continuous innovation and improvement in the education technology sector.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$643.3M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

47%

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