Process
Karat interview. Includes some problems of complexity and a coding problem with DFS + backtracking. I think the interviewer is not concerned about whether your answer is correct; they just record your answer.
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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
3.0
Good Perks, Bad City
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
February 23, 2025
Pros: Lunch
Atmosphere
Growth
Perks
Environment
Cons: Pittsburgh
The city
Relocating
No other offices
Not international
5.0
A great place to be
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
April 12, 2021
Pros: - My manager seems to really care about my well-being, and the company as a whole seems to care about its employees.
- Good culture; the CEO's vision seems to be in the right place.
- Growing fast.
Cons: Working in Pittsburgh places you far from beaches and mountains.
4.0
Nice but stressful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 16, 2025
Pros: Interesting industry, smart hardworking people, everyone is helpful, new ideas appreciated, great benefits.
Cons: Some teams can be pretty hectic. Shipping faster is rewarded, which creates the incentive to work longer hours, especially if the rest of your team is doing so.
Promo/raise cycle recently reduced to 1x a year.
- 3.0Good Perks, Bad CitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesFebruary 23, 2025Pros: Lunch Atmosphere Growth Perks EnvironmentCons: Pittsburgh The city Relocating No other offices Not international
- 5.0A great place to beSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesApril 12, 2021Pros: - My manager seems to really care about my well-being, and the company as a whole seems to care about its employees. - Good culture; the CEO's vision seems to be in the right place. - Growing fast.Cons: Working in Pittsburgh places you far from beaches and mountains.
- 4.0Nice but stressfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 16, 2025Pros: Interesting industry, smart hardworking people, everyone is helpful, new ideas appreciated, great benefits.Cons: Some teams can be pretty hectic. Shipping faster is rewarded, which creates the incentive to work longer hours, especially if the rest of your team is doing so. Promo/raise cycle recently reduced to 1x a year.
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