Join Duolingo as a Senior Backend Software Engineer
Duolingo is on a mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. As the world's most popular learning app, we offer a unique opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact millions of users globally. We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA.
About the Role
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the APIs that power Duolingo's products. You will work on a microservices infrastructure that handles hundreds of millions of requests per day. Your role will involve collaborating with team members to identify requirements and design services that are fast, resilient, and cost-effective. You will have ownership over the entire lifecycle of your services and associated infrastructure, ensuring they are always operating well.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate on software projects with product design and backend aspects.
- Develop, release, and maintain backend services and/or infrastructure.
- Lead individual project priorities, milestones, and ensure we're always shipping.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Experience programming in Java, Python, or Kotlin.
- Solid understanding of one or more database technologies.
Exceptional Candidates Will Have
- Industry experience building high-traffic APIs using public cloud providers.
Teams You May Work With
- Architecture Team: Focuses on ensuring Duolingo’s software scales as we grow, working on critical infrastructure and providing tools and best practices.
- Music Team: Develops technology to change how people learn music, helping learners develop core music skills in a fun, engaging way.
- Test and Release Infrastructure: Builds infrastructure for mobile developers to ship changes seamlessly, providing comprehensive tests and reliable CI/CD.
Why Duolingo?
- Impact: Work on projects that reach over half a billion users.
- Growth: Limitless learning opportunities and collaboration with world-class minds.
- Culture: A fun, innovative environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $148,800 - $274,600, with additional equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are consistent across all US locations.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about education and technology and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Join us in making education accessible and enjoyable for everyone!
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Equity compensation
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work hours
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