Duolingo

Duolingo is a language learning software company founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates a freemium subscription-based model, delivering personalized language lessons through a mobile app known for its distinctive green mascot (Duo) and gamified learning approach. Duolingo went public on the NYSE in July 2021 and currently employs approximately 2,500 people across offices in Pittsburgh, New York, London, Berlin, Mexico City, and São Paulo. Beyond its core language learning product serving tens of millions of users globally, Duolingo also offers the Duolingo English Test, a standardized English proficiency assessment used by universities and employers worldwide. The company's competitive advantage lies in its commitment to making education accessible and highly engaging through data-driven personalization and game mechanics that drive daily user retention.

Culture

Duolingo cultivates a collaborative, metrics-driven culture that reflects its learning-through-engagement philosophy. The company emphasizes inclusivity and diversity in hiring, attracting engineers and product teams interested in consumer technology scale. Decision-making is grounded in data and experimentation, and the post-IPO pace reflects both growth ambitions and intentional team sustainability. Flexible hybrid work arrangements span multiple global offices.

  • Metrics-driven and data-focused decision-making across all teams
  • Gamification philosophy extends beyond product into workplace engagement and culture
  • Emphasis on building a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of global user base
  • Collaborative cross-functional environment with product-focused teams
  • Post-IPO growth mindset with strong scaling focus and sustainable team practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Hiring velocity

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