AI Research Engineer, New PhD Graduate
DuolingoPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted September 15, 2025
131800 - 186000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Duolingo is a leading language education platform offering free, gamified lessons to make learning languages fun and accessible. The company provides language certification, mobile app development, and proficiency assessments, leveraging machine learning and data science for personalized learning experiences. Duolingo's innovative approach has earned it recognition as a top workplace for innovation and among the most downloaded apps in the App Store.
Job Description
Duolingo is seeking a highly motivated AI Research Engineer with a Ph.D. in a related technical field to contribute to their mission of making education universally available. The role involves collaborating cross-functionally, identifying problems, prototyping solutions, and implementing them at scale. Duolingo offers a collaborative and inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field (or expect to by August 2026)
- Portfolio of impactful work (publications, open-source projects, AI internships)
- Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY
- Creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to R&D
Benefits
- 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!
