Duolingo

Software Engineer, Thrive Intern

Duolingo 📍 Pennsylvania, USA 🏢 On-site Posted Sep 15, 2026 via Duolingo careers
internship 📂 Software Development 🏢 On-site 🏭 Education

✨ Job Highlights

  • ★Pay: $47 to $49 an hour
  • ★On-site: Pennsylvania
  • ★Internship role in software development
  • ★Education: Bachelor's degree
  • ★Apply directly on Duolingo's careers site
  • ★Posted September 15, 2026

Full Job Description

Software Engineer, Thrive Intern job at Duolingo in Pennsylvania

Duolingo is recruiting a Software Engineer, Thrive Intern to join the team in Pennsylvania. It is an internship on site. The advertised pay is $47 to $49 an hour.

Duolingo describes the job as follows.

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!

At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds - while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.

Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.

Read our blog to learn more.

🧠 You will...

  • Work within a small group to complete a challenging, real-world software engineering project.
  • Develop your technical skills through engineering talks, training, and guest speakers.
  • Attend career-building skill workshops.
  • Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Software Engineer.
  • Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.
  • ✅ You have...

  • Undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Graduating in December 2028 - August 2029
  • Completion of at least two college-level computer science courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
  • Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, Kotlin or Swift.
  • Dedication to our mission of accessible education
  • 10-week consecutive availability from June 14, 2027 - Aug 20th, 2027
  • Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
  • Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
  • ⭐ Exceptional candidates will have...

  • A GPA of 3.5+
  • A Duolingo streak
  • ❤️ Why you'll love working here...

  • Language learning opportunities
  • Catered in-house lunches and breakfast
  • Company-wide Hackathon
  • PTO and company holidays
  • Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!
  • Connect with your recruiter on the benefits for interns at Duolingo!

    Hourly Range for this internship is: $47 to $49 USD

    Benefits: Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.

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    Accommodations: We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.

    Equal Employment Opportunity: Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

    Fraud Warning: Unfortunately, there is a rise in scammers pretending to be real Duolingo employees. Duolingo and our employees will never ask for your Social Security number, bank details, or passport info, and we’ll never ask you to deposit a check, purchase equipment, or exchange money during the interview process. Real Duolingo employees always use an email that ends in @duolingo.com or @recruiting.duolingo.com. Stay alert and double-check these details before sharing any information.

    By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.

    Quick answers

    How much does this Software Engineer, Thrive Intern job pay?

    Duolingo advertises $47 to $49 an hour for this role.

    Is this a remote, hybrid or office job?

    No, it is an on-site job in Pennsylvania.

    What does Duolingo look for in candidates?

    The posting mentions a bachelor's degree or equivalent and skills such as Python, Java, Kotlin and Swift. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    How do I apply?

    Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Duolingo's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

    Is this job still open?

    Duolingo published the role on September 15, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

    Source: Duolingo careers page (careers.duolingo.com). Applications go straight to the employer. We check the listing daily and remove it once it closes.

    Required Skills

    Python Java Kotlin Swift Recruiting

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    Industry: Education

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    🏢 Company Duolingo
    📍 Location Pennsylvania, USA
    💼 Job Type internship
    🌐 Work Mode 🏢 On-site
    🏭 Industry Education
    🗓 Posted Date Sep 15, 2026
    🔗 Via Duolingo careers
    🎓 Education Bachelor's degree
    📅 Deadline Dec 15, 2034

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