Ph.D. in computer science or related field (or expected by August 2027)
Portfolio showcasing impactful work (publications, open-source projects, AI internships)
Willingness to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY
Creative and entrepreneurial mindset in R&D
Strong debugging and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
Solve ambitious problems using appropriate tools
Collaborate cross-functionally to implement ideas in products
Identify issues, prototype solutions, and evaluate ROI
Implement scalable solutions to enhance user experience
Share research findings internally and with the broader community
Benefits
Language learning opportunities
Catered in-house meals
Company-wide Hackathon
Generous PTO and holidays
Frequent social events and celebrations
Full Job Description
About the role...
You will...
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
You have...
You have an Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field (or expect to by August 2027)
A portfolio of impactful work, in the form of (for example) publications, open-source projects, or AI internships
Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY
A creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to R&D
Strong debugging and critical thinking skills
♥ 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!
The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role!
Salary Range:
$137,700-$186,300 USD
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About Duolingo
Duolingo is a language-learning platform that includes a language-learning website and app, as well as a digital language proficiency assessment exam. The company was founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker. Duolingo offers courses in over 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Chinese. The platform is free to use, but users can pay for additional features. Duolingo has won numerous awards for its innovative approach to language learning.
