Base Salary
$221k - $331k/yr
Responsibilities
- Join a full-stack team of engineers to foster collaboration and innovation.
- Contribute to the development and training of bandit models and neural network models.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align model outputs with company objectives.
- Participate in strategic product and business decision-making as part of the Monetization leadership group.
- Stay updated on machine learning developments and apply knowledge to projects.
- Mentor team members and support their professional development.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient machine learning solutions.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an AI research engineer in fields like LLMs or bandits.
- Strong background in training and fine-tuning large models in applied settings.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field focused on machine learning.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage and inspire a team.
- Deep understanding of machine learning concepts, frameworks, and best practices.
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About Duolingo
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.