Process
Description of the interview process:
The interview involved a coding test. This was about solving coding problems in an actual coding environment. It was not like a standard LeetCode test, and the problems could actually happen at work on a daily basis.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 47 interview experiences for the Duolingo Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Duolingo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive49%
Neutral34%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Duolingo's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Duolingo Work Experiences
4.0
Great culture and leadership, but frequent changes disrupt work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, NY
June 21, 2026
Pros: The culture, mission, and leadership are great. The company rewards impact, and there are friendly coworkers.
Cons: There were a lot of frequent top-down changes and directives.
5.0
A lot of fun working here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, PA
October 6, 2026
Pros: It was a lot of fun to work here.
Cons: I can't think of any cons.
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.
- 4.0Great culture and leadership, but frequent changes disrupt workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYJune 21, 2026Pros: The culture, mission, and leadership are great. The company rewards impact, and there are friendly coworkers.Cons: There were a lot of frequent top-down changes and directives.
- 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.
- 4.0Good 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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