Process
They have a quick turnaround for the initial technical screening.
It's a straightforward screening: You'll be screen-sharing and asked to implement and test an algorithm in Python, with time for questions afterwards.
They provide the starting code for the problem. Be prepared for some lateral thinking to find the optimal solution.
They got back to me quickly after the initial interview.
Questions
How would you unit test the algorithm?
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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
Duolingo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Duolingo's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Duolingo Work Experiences
- 1.0Great culture but bad managementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesAugust 31, 2022Pros: The pay is pretty good. There are frequent socials that serve good food.Cons: Upper management should stop micromanaging.
- 4.0Acceptable Salary with Good BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesAugust 6, 2023Pros: Growth Mindset Base Salary Perks/BenefitsCons: Long hours, high stress, and unrealistic management expectations.
- 5.0As good as it can beSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesNovember 26, 2020Pros: The recruiting team and hiring managers continue to hire talented and wonderful people. The Pittsburgh office has an onsite gym, foosball, ping pong tables, and a gaming room. Feedback and conversations are always constructive. You rarely see teams blaming each other. Elise, the people team, and management put in a lot of effort to build a family-like atmosphere. Good compensation and flexible work hours.Cons: Political discussions tend to be divisive at times, and you see selective outrage on issues. Startup vibe has been waning as the company scales, and coworkers do not know each other anymore. Pittsburgh winters can be dull and frustrating if you don't keep yourself motivated.
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