Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
August 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
There are 3 steps total, which are all coding interviews.
They give very clear instructions.
You will receive emails if you pass the first round of selection, and you will have 5 days to move into the next phase.
Questions
Still in progress, will come back later.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Duolingo Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Duolingo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Duolingo's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Duolingo Work Experiences
1.0
Didn't like it
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
February 13, 2024
Pros: Good work culture and good company culture.
Cons: Pittsburgh is a bad city, and they force you to be there.
5.0
Amazing culture. Hopefully that stays
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 20, 2026
Pros: - Great culture and emphasis on collaboration and having fun.
- Made several lifelong friends here.
- Post-IPO stock gains were great while they lasted.
- The CEO is smart and still in 'founder mode'.
- It's fun to work on problems in education for a brand that people love.
Cons: - Compensation is 80% of what you would get at Google or Facebook. The company is relying on its feel-good mission and stock growth to make up for the remaining 20%. The recent stock price crash has made this worse. HR had better act soon before the best talent leaves.
- We're hiring more people, but the scope of work for each person seems to be getting smaller over time.
- Pittsburgh is a great city to live in, but it limits your career opportunities if you want to switch companies.
4.0
Good Pay, Location Lacks
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
November 9, 2025
Pros: Enjoyable experience.
Good work-life balance.
Good pay.
Cons: Location: Pittsburgh is not the best.
- 1.0Didn't like itSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesFebruary 13, 2024Pros: Good work culture and good company culture.Cons: Pittsburgh is a bad city, and they force you to be there.
- 5.0Amazing culture. Hopefully that staysSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 20, 2026Pros: - Great culture and emphasis on collaboration and having fun. - Made several lifelong friends here. - Post-IPO stock gains were great while they lasted. - The CEO is smart and still in 'founder mode'. - It's fun to work on problems in education for a brand that people love.Cons: - Compensation is 80% of what you would get at Google or Facebook. The company is relying on its feel-good mission and stock growth to make up for the remaining 20%. The recent stock price crash has made this worse. HR had better act soon before the best talent leaves. - We're hiring more people, but the scope of work for each person seems to be getting smaller over time. - Pittsburgh is a great city to live in, but it limits your career opportunities if you want to switch companies.
- 4.0Good Pay, Location LacksSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesNovember 9, 2025Pros: Enjoyable experience. Good work-life balance. Good pay.Cons: Location: Pittsburgh is not the best.
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