Duolingo

Duo is really just a chicken nugget with a face. The truth. 😵 It’s funny, but intentional. His nugget-esque silhouette and big eyes give him an enormous emotional range. The hardest part of designing Duo has never been how he looks - it's who he is, and his emotions. And he has A LOT of emotions. That wide emotional range gives our artists room to explore, and the autonomy to decide what expression feels right for any given occasion. That freedom empowers artists to make Duo their own. 💚 If you’re craving the space and trust to do your best creative work, our Design team is hiring: https://lnkd.in/gJZKYf75 #design

I’m still a college student. But it's official...I'll be returning to Duolingo as a full-time Product Designer!👨🏾💻💚 Huge thank you to my recruiter Michelle Roque Alvarez for making the last 2 years as seamless and welcoming as possible. Another huge thank you to my hosts and buddies Angela Huang, Robert Managad, Denni Zhao, Tina Teng, Lokesh Fulfagar for teaching more than I could ask for and always being so supportive during my internships. And thank you to everyone I’ve met along the way that’s helped me get to this point, there are too many of you that have made this journey as fun and exciting as it was 🫶. It feels surreal that I get to work somewhere with a mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. This is such a great start to 2026, and I can’t wait to start in Pittsburgh this summer! #Duolingo #Summer2026 #FutureDuo

Pittsburgh isn’t trying to be the next Silicon Valley. And that’s exactly why we love it. At Duolingo, we believe the next generation of great tech companies won’t be defined by flashy headlines or sky-high valuations. They'll be defined by impact, integrity, and building something meaningful, all without burning out. Pittsburgh gives us the space to do just that. And it’s not a backup city, it’s a blueprint. One where you can change the world and still make it home for dinner. We spoke with a few Duos who relocated to Pittsburgh and found more than just a job. Read their stories and see what it really means to build a meaningful career off the beaten path. #onlyatduolingo #pittsburgh

We found a BUTT, errr BUG in our system… We are hiring more engineers. Check out our open roles here: https://lnkd.in/eRHYiUYX #engineering

❓❓❓ Before Anand joined Duolingo as a Senior Engineering Director, he had three questions: • Why would a people manager candidate need to pair program during interviews? • What would it be like to move to Pittsburgh from the Bay Area? • Why does onboarding take 6 months... on purpose? Well, a year in, he has answers — as well as a new perspective on what it means to build, lead, and grow. 👀 Here's a sneak peek at the answer for question #3: At most companies, leaders need to show impact immediately because the average tenure is short. But at Duolingo, we take the long view. We expect leaders to be here for a long time. As a result, 3-6 months of onboarding is no big deal. This is time where leaders get to learn the context, build trust, and show steady progress, vs. proving themselves out immediately. If you’re curious what that looks like in practice, read Anand's full story below. #engineering

🧠📈 We’re hiring a Staff Data Scientist in New Subjects at Duolingo! 🎶♟️➕ I recently posted about a Staff DS opening on our monetization team to lead financial forecasting. I'm thrilled to share that we’re also looking for a Staff Data Scientist to bring senior leadership to our Math, Music, and Chess product lines. These are newer areas for Duolingo, and the opportunity here is unique: help shape how we build learning in brand-new domains, with all the creativity and ambiguity that comes with it. This role isn’t about being a solo data founder as we already have some strong DS presence in the pillar. But we need a senior partner to bring deep experience and an aptitude for directing clear thinking and data science rigor. You’ll work closely with me, with high ownership from day one. Some quick clarity: ✅ This is a senior role. We’re looking for folks with 6+ years of hands-on DS experience after finishing their education (not counting internships). If your last degree was a Bachelor’s, you’ll likely need even more. ✅ We’re especially excited by folks with strong intuition in economics, statistics, or causal inference, and who enjoy growing others as well as building themselves. ✅ You’ll be part of a team that’s growing fast. We’re investing heavily in top talent across the board. ✅ This role will be based in our Pittsburgh HQ, so a willingness to relocate is required. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, or if you know someone who fits, please check out the full role here: https://lnkd.in/dsczdfZk

Wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world? No matter how hard we try, some corporate jargon just refuses to retire. So let’s settle this once and for all. What’s the most annoying corporate phrase? 🌀“Let’s circle back” 🍇“Low-hanging fruit” 🤙“Take this offline” 🚙“Let’s parking lot this” We make it a point to not use these much around here. So if you're ready to put these phrases to bed, check out our open roles! https://lnkd.in/gdDcsfG8

They say size doesn’t matter. Unless it’s your Duolingo streak.😉 Yashdeep Kanhai and Komlu met in a café while Yashdeep was doing his daily French lesson. Komlu was impressed with his French accent. When they realized they were both learning on Duolingo, they immediately connected. Komlu: “I had never met someone with a 500+ day streak before. The moment I saw it, I decided I was going to befriend this dude. I did better. I boyfriended him.” Thanks Komlu and Yashdeep for sharing your story with us, and to Karen Buchanan for illustrating it! Scroll to check it out. ➡️ If you want to work on a literal life-changing product, come build with us. 💚 We’re hiring https://lnkd.in/gaQYBv_r #duolingo

January has lasted... idk, 57 weeks?!? And most of us are buried in snow right now. Plus a LOT’s been going on generally. So if you’re not feeling your best, that's more than valid. Just know that you are not alone. Here's a little pick me up from Duo himself. Hope it helps. 💚