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This 10-week summer internship runs June to August in Pittsburgh, PA and involves completing a real-world software engineering project within a small team. You'll be a second-year computer science student with programming experience in Java, Python, Kotlin, or Swift, plus completion of at least two college-level CS courses. The role includes mentorship from a Duolingo engineer, technical training, and career workshops. The hourly rate is $47–$49.

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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...

  • Second-year 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$49 USD

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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 [email protected].

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.

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Duolingo
Education & Research · 500+ Members · Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Duolingo develops mobile and web learning products built around short, interactive lessons and game-like progression. Its flagship app teaches languages, while the company has expanded its learning model into subjects including mathematics and music. It also operates the Duolingo English Test, a digital language-proficiency assessment used by educational institutions. Duolingo combines curriculum design, experimentation, personalization, and AI to adapt exercises and make learning accessible at global scale.

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Job Overview
Eligibility
United States Right to work in the United States required.
Workplace
On-site
Job Posted:
1 day ago
Job Expire:
2 weeks from now
Job Type
Intern
Job Period
15/09/2026 ⇒ 01/10/2026
Education
Any
Experience
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