Process
Please describe your background and why you would like to work for Duolingo.
After that is a take-home assignment: pull an unstructured JSON document, parse it, and load it into a game.
I have no idea how I did on this. After hours of programming, following Duolingo's own design guidelines, creating app icons, documenting, and testing, I was turned down.
When asking for feedback, I was told: "Unfortunately, due to confidentiality reasons and company policy, we are unable to give feedback at this time."
How is this information confidential? I have no clue.
I guess as advice: make it good, super good, but there are limited guidelines, so...
If you have no care for your own time and want to apply for a company that feels the same way, then by all means, apply.
Questions
Why you would like to work for Duolingo?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Duolingo iOS Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Duolingo's interview process for their iOS Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Duolingo's iOS Engineer interview process in United States.
Duolingo Work Experiences
- 5.0A lot of fun working hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, PAOctober 6, 2026Pros: It was a lot of fun to work here.Cons: I can't think of any cons.
- 4.0Great Culture, Lacking SalarySenior Game Developer • Former EmployeeApril 4, 2023Pros: Nice work culture, team, etc., etc., etc.Cons: salary, perks, location, etc, etc.
- 5.0I really love working here!Software Engineer I • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 25, 2024Pros: - Meaningful mission of making learning accessible to all. - Fire perks. - Smart, fun, kind coworkers.Cons: - Fast pace, feeling of urgency from SLT. - Need to put a stronger emphasis on attracting and keeping diverse talent, and actually get it done.
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