Software Engineer (Beijing) Interview Experience - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
February 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Very positive experience! Duolingo is a great company with a great team and atmosphere.
The interviewers were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Smiles and encouragement!
After the onsite, they were somewhat unresponsive (had to send several emails before getting confirmation that I did not get an offer). But overall experience is positive!
Importantly, Duolingo's food is delicious!
- Quick phone call
- Hackerrank
- Onsite (Moved from Beijing to US due to Corona)
Questions
The onsite interview involved three questions:
- Two whiteboard questions.
- One pair-programming question.
Expect something similar to what most tech companies ask.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Duolingo Software Engineer (Beijing) role in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Pass Rate
Duolingo's interview process for their Software Engineer (Beijing) roles in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Duolingo's Software Engineer (Beijing) interview process in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Duolingo Work Experiences
5.0
Excellent contract at an international company.
Quality Review Specialist • Former Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Pros: - Friendly environment
- Frequent bonuses
- High salary
- Competent leadership
Cons: - Instability, due to it being a contract.
- For contractors, there are no career growth opportunities.
5.0
Best Job, Amazing People
Tester • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
June 25, 2015
Pros: I've been at Duolingo a short amount of time, but it's been hands-down the best experience I could have ever asked for in a job.
From the start, not only did Luis make me feel welcome, but all the employees did as well.
I enjoy coming in to work every day and I never think twice about staying late.
I enjoy being at work, working on an amazing product that truly is making a difference, and working with all around good and genuine people.
Duolingo is an amazing company, doing great things, making huge strides, and going places.
It's wonderful to be a part of a team that's so passionate about making a difference.
Cons: Duolingo is doing everything right. They treat their employees great and with respect.
5.0
So far so good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
December 13, 2020
Pros: Focus on employee wellness with various benefits and preventing burnout.
Special trips, care packages, etc.
Virtually no deadlines ever.
Cons: Metrics-based teams mean lots of cross-platform development.
- 5.0Excellent contract at an international company.Quality Review Specialist • Former EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesDecember 2, 2024Pros: - Friendly environment - Frequent bonuses - High salary - Competent leadershipCons: - Instability, due to it being a contract. - For contractors, there are no career growth opportunities.
- 5.0Best Job, Amazing PeopleTester • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesJune 25, 2015Pros: I've been at Duolingo a short amount of time, but it's been hands-down the best experience I could have ever asked for in a job. From the start, not only did Luis make me feel welcome, but all the employees did as well. I enjoy coming in to work every day and I never think twice about staying late. I enjoy being at work, working on an amazing product that truly is making a difference, and working with all around good and genuine people. Duolingo is an amazing company, doing great things, making huge strides, and going places. It's wonderful to be a part of a team that's so passionate about making a difference.Cons: Duolingo is doing everything right. They treat their employees great and with respect.
- 5.0So far so goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesDecember 13, 2020Pros: Focus on employee wellness with various benefits and preventing burnout. Special trips, care packages, etc. Virtually no deadlines ever.Cons: Metrics-based teams mean lots of cross-platform development.
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