Software Engineer, Thrive Intern

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
• 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!