Duolingo
AI Research Engineer, New PhD Graduate
$138K–$186K
Pittsburgh, PA +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
New York, NY
New York, New York, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States - Education
- Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field, or expect to earn it by August 2027.
About the job
Develop and evaluate AI research prototypes, scale promising solutions into Duolingo products, and share findings with internal teams and the broader research community.
What you'll do
- Solve complex problems using appropriate tools and approaches.
- Collaborate across functions to bring ideas into products; prototype, evaluate return on investment, and implement selected solutions at scale.
- Share research findings within Duolingo and with the broader research community.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in computer science or a related technical field, or expected by August 2027.
- Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
- Strong debugging and critical thinking skills.
Nice to have
- Portfolio of impactful work, such as publications, open-source projects, or AI internships.
- Creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to R&D.
Pay
$137,700 — $186,300 USD base salary
AI focus
AI research and development, including prototyping, evaluating, and scaling solutions into products.
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