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Duolingo is hiring an AI Research Engineer, New PhD Graduate. The role involves solving complex problems with appropriate tools, collaborating cross-functionally to implement scalable solutions, and sharing research findings both internally and with the wider community.

Highlights

Solve ambitious AI research problems and implement scalable solutions.
Collaborate across teams to bring innovations to Duolingo’s learning products.
Evaluate solution impact and improve the experience of millions of learners daily.
Share research through internal and external channels.
Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field required (or expected by August 2026).
Portfolio demonstrating impactful work such as publications, open-source projects, or internships in AI.
Must be willing to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
Strong debugging and critical thinking skills needed.
Salary range from $131,800 to $186,000 USD plus equity compensation and benefits.
Position is within Duolingo’s Engineering division focusing on AI research and development.

AI Research Engineer, New PhD Graduate Full Description

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!

Duolingo is the world's most popular learning app. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

About the role

What you’ll do...

Solve our most ambitious problems with the right tool for the task
Collaborate cross-functionally to bring your ideas to life in the product
Identify problems, prototype solutions, evaluate their return on investment, and then implement the best solution at scale to improve the lives of our millions of learners each day
Share your findings both within Duolingo as well as to the broader research community

What we’re looking for…

You have an Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field (or expect to by August 2026)
A portfolio of impactful work, in the form of (for example) publications, open-source projects, or AI internships
Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY
A creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to R&D
Strong debugging and critical thinking skills

♥️ Why you’ll love working here…

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!

We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.

This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process. The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Salary Range:

$131,800—$186,000 USD

Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.

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 accommodations@duolingo.com.

Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.

Original Job Description

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!

About the role

What you’ll do...

Solve our most ambitious problems with the right tool for the task
Collaborate cross-functionally to bring your ideas to life in the product
Identify problems, prototype solutions, evaluate their return on investment, and then implement the best solution at scale to improve the lives of our millions of learners each day
Share your findings both within Duolingo as well as to the broader research community

What we’re looking for…

You have an Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field (or expect to by August 2026)
A portfolio of impactful work, in the form of (for example) publications, open-source projects, or AI internships
Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY
A creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to R&D
Strong debugging and critical thinking skills

♥️ Why you’ll love working here…

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!

We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.

Salary Range:

$131,800—$186,000 USD

Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.

By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.

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