Duolingo

Software Engineer I

Duolingo
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2 months ago
Beijing, ChinaEntry Level
H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to drive user growth.
  • Develop, release, and maintain native iOS applications, primarily in Swift.
  • Run experiments and improve key metrics such as daily active users.
  • Contribute to code reviews and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and scalability.

Requirements

  • Graduated or will graduate with a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field before summer 2026.
  • Have 0–1 years of programming experience in Java, Python, or Swift.
  • Relocate to and work in Beijing, China.
  • Exceptional candidates may have a GPA of 3.6 or higher, a Duolingo streak, and proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Demonstrate dedication to Duolingo’s mission of universally available education.

Benefits

  • Position based in Beijing, China, with relocation required.
  • Employee benefits supporting holistic well-being are available.

Tech Stack

iOSJavaPythonSwift

Categories

Growth EngineeringMobile
Duolingo

About Duolingo

501-1,000 employees

Duolingo is the most downloaded education app in the history of the App Store. Our mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. Learning a new language is hard, but staying motivated is often the hardest part. That’s why we use fun, bite-sized, game-like lessons designed to keep you engaged and to drive real learning outcomes. Our approach is grounded in efficacy: we continuously test and improve our methods to ensure learners make meaningful progress. We also believe in democratizing education by offering an effective, high-quality free product. Developing a great free product is essential to our mission, ensuring that anyone with a smartphone can access learning that works. When it comes to utilizing AI tools, we have a golden rule: we use it when it clearly improves outcomes for learners. We don’t use it as a shortcut or a replacement for people, but as a tool to enhance learning experiences and efficacy. Duolingo has been named to: Fast Company’s Most Innovative Education Company (2026, 2022), Apple Design Award (2023), TIME100 Most Influential Companies (2023), Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators (2022), among others.