Duolingo

Wonder what we look for when reviewing candidates at Duolingo? We’re here to share the secret recipe: ½ cup of craft  ½ cup of an experimental mindset 3 cups of belief in our mission A sprinkle of fun Mix it all together, and apply now → https://lnkd.in/ew-9z_DX

We’re looking for a Director of Learning Design to shape learning for our core language product by partnering closely with Product Management, Design, and Engineering. This means shipping delightful, effective learning experiences for our learners all over the world using metrics-driven strategy. This person will define the future of language learning, helping millions (and someday billions!) of language learners improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. If you want to help change how the world learns, apply today. https://lnkd.in/gw8JWQ7s

No surprise, we LOVE learning. But what do we love even more? Inspiring kids to love learning. Duolingo’s mission is to make education accessible to everyone, and that starts with early learning and literacy. This is why we’re very proud to partner with Scholastic to give students access to books that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.  We kicked things off with five literacy fairs at local, high-need schools near our offices across Pittsburgh, Detroit, and New York. -Each student got to select 4 books paid for by Duolingo -300 books were donated to each school library -Students had the opportunity to practice Duolingo math exercises Tiffany Martin, Senior Manager of Social Impact, shared, “It has been such a joy to see this come to life and to get books into high-need schools, helping kids discover the excitement of reading.” Early literacy is the foundation of future success and we’re excited that this is just the start. 💚

Ready to see creativity in motion? Join us for a live drawing session with two artists from the Duolingo Design Studio! Kurt Hartfelder and Samia K. will team up to play drawing games, take your suggestions in real time, and let their imaginations run wild. Want to see Duo as a cowboy? A pirate? Maybe a slice of pizza? RSVP now and drop your idea in the comments… it might come to life during the stream!

Do you know why our name is Duolingo? It’s not exactly what you think… Yes it is true that Duolingo means “two languages”, but that’s only part of the reason! Another just as important consideration was because when we were starting out the domain name was available and it only cost $9.99. 😅 Thirteen years later, we’re just as passionate about helping people learn languages and now even more subjects like math, music, and chess!

Roger is 87 years young and has been doing his daily lessons every morning for over 12 years! No streak freezes! 😱 Roger also happens to have the 12th longest active streak on Duolingo. Makes you realize that you have no excuse for skipping yours, right? 😉 Thanks to Roger’s granddaughter for sharing his story with us, and to Karen Buchanan for illustrating it!! Want to work on a product people use for 12 years straight (and more)? Apply here → https://lnkd.in/ep4nnE9C

❌ Growth isn’t impressive if it's not sustainable. ❌ At Duolingo, we've always taken a thoughtful, steady approach to headcount growth. Because it’s the responsible thing to do. We don’t hire to hit aggressive numbers, to hoard talent, or just for the sake of growth. We want to do right by every person we bring on. Our aim is to have them stay with us for a long time and help contribute to our mission. Our headcount growth has been consistent and gradual by design. While others have seen sharp spikes and sudden drops, our team has grown like we build: with intention, care, and an eye toward the long view.  It’s not flashy. It’s sustainable. And for us, that’s what matters. 💚

🔥 HOT JOB ALERT 🔥 Here’s a one-of-a-kind role: Head of Community. This person will build engaging spaces and programs for our millions of fans to connect with each other and our brand. Here are some things we’re looking for: 1. You have an impressive Duolingo streak and follow our new product updates 2. You’re well-versed in managing online communities such as Reddit and Discord 3. You are more excited about inventing a Community playbook than applying an existing one 4. You love a nerdy collaboration with Product and Engineering 5. You are a builder at heart – whether it’s teams, strategies, or programs Research shows there is a gender application gap, so here’s your reminder: If you meet at least three out of the five, consider applying! *Pittsburgh: https://lnkd.in/dYwN57A3 *London: https://lnkd.in/dnSRNjYn *NYC: https://lnkd.in/dhtc-uPK #duolingo

A dad downloaded Duolingo because his nine-month-old daughter Gracyn was speaking a language he didn’t understand. She was saying “agua” instead of “water,” and her parents were confused. Turns out, she was learning Spanish at daycare. Of course, her parents wanted to keep up, so they started learning Spanish for themselves on Duolingo. It went viral on TikTok, and we can’t stop thinking about this story. This is why we do what we do. Working at Duolingo is different. The impact is real. Now Gracyn’s parents know what she’s saying, and that’s exactly what it looks like when your work matters. Want to make a difference? Good news. 💚 We’re hiring. https://lnkd.in/gR7v6HR5

We may have found the fountain of youth. ⛲️ Apparently speaking multiple languages may slow the biological processes of aging and protect against age-related decline. Is that why Duo is still teen-years-old?! 🤔 Curious what you all think…what’s the best age to be at? We hear 26 and 80 quite often. Though, 2 sounds pretty good too. Tell us your favorite age-number below. 👇🏼