Process
The interviewer ghosted for 4 weeks after the final interview, then extended an offer.
The OA was restricted to Java or Python only.
The final interview lasted approximately 1 hour and included technical questions with follow-ups.
There was also a 15-minute phone call that was ungraded.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the Duolingo SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
Duolingo's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral36%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Duolingo's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
Duolingo Work Experiences
4.0
Summer 2025 intern
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
September 27, 2025
Pros: - Loved the work culture, mission, and what it stood for.
Cons: I like it for the most part.
5.0
Amazing Growth, Positive Culture
Quality Control • Current Employee
May 7, 2021
Pros: Positive company culture. Amazing opportunities for growth.
Cons: Nothing that I have experienced.
5.0
Great People, Rewarding Work
Software Engineer(Internship) • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
August 29, 2021
Pros: Great people, culture, and work was rewarding. Mentor matching was accurate.
Cons: IPO'd recently, so the level of reward may be lower later on for full-time.
- 4.0Summer 2025 internSWE Intern • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesSeptember 27, 2025Pros: - Loved the work culture, mission, and what it stood for.Cons: I like it for the most part.
- 5.0Amazing Growth, Positive CultureQuality Control • Current EmployeeMay 7, 2021Pros: Positive company culture. Amazing opportunities for growth.Cons: Nothing that I have experienced.
- 5.0Great People, Rewarding WorkSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesAugust 29, 2021Pros: Great people, culture, and work was rewarding. Mentor matching was accurate.Cons: IPO'd recently, so the level of reward may be lower later on for full-time.
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