Join Duolingo as a Senior Backend Software Engineer
Duolingo is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in New York, NY. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in building the APIs that power our products, ensuring our learners have a best-in-class experience.
About Duolingo
Duolingo is the world's most popular language learning app, known for its innovative approach to education. Our mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. We believe learning should be fun and accessible to everyone, which is why we offer bite-sized lessons that feel like playing a game.
Your Role
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will:
- Develop, release, and maintain backend services and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with product design and backend teams to deliver high-quality software projects.
- Lead individual project priorities and milestones, ensuring timely delivery.
- Design services that are fast, resilient, and cost-effective.
- Take ownership of the entire lifecycle of your services and associated infrastructure.
Teams You May Work With
- Math Team: Build technology that changes how people learn math, developing engaging features to help learners develop core math skills.
- Music Team: Create technology that enhances music learning, focusing on skills like sight reading and ear training.
- Content AI Platform: Develop state-of-the-art platforms and infrastructure used across Duolingo to create learning content with AI.
Requirements
- 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.
Why Duolingo?
- Competitive salary range: €148,800 - €274,600 per year.
- Equity compensation and world-class benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you are passionate about education and technology and want to make a global impact, apply today to join our team!
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Equity compensation
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Professional development opportunities
- Inclusive work environment
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