Duolingo

Software Engineer II, Android

Duolingo$153K — $207K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Programming experience in Kotlin on Android
  • Effective communication of technical issues to diverse stakeholders
  • Desire to learn new techniques and mentor others

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on software projects involving design and backend
  • Develop and maintain native Android features in Kotlin
  • Mentor junior engineers and set technical direction

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee well-being programs
  • Equity compensation as part of the salary package
  • Support for an accommodating interview environment
Full Job Description
About the Role...

Below you can find more information about the teams we're hiring for:

Subscriber Conversion Team:

The Subscriber Conversion team owns the surfaces that turn learners into subscribers and keep them subscribed including in-app hooks and paywalls, the purchase flow, pricing and packaging, payments, and subscription partnerships. The team is highly experimental, running a steady stream of A/B tests across iOS, Android, backend, and web, and balances quick optimizations on high-traffic surfaces with larger bets like new tiers and partner offerings.

You will...
  • Collaborate on software projects with product design and backend aspects
  • Develop, release, and maintain native Android application features in Kotlin
  • Mentor and set technical direction for junior engineers on the team
You have...
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • Programming experience in Kotlin on Android
  • The ability to communicate technical issues effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders


☆ Exceptional candidates will have...
  • Strong programming experience building reactive Android apps
  • Demonstrated self-direction, with a desire both to learn new techniques and mentor others
  • Experience designing clean and maintainable APIs
  • Experience writing unit tests and testable code


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:

$153,000-$207,000 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 [email protected].

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.
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Size
400 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Founded
2011
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