Duolingo
AI Research Engineer, New PhD Graduate
$138K–$186K
New York, NY +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
Pittsburgh, PA
New York, New York, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States - Education
- Ph.D. in computer science or related technical field (or expect to by August 2027).
About the job
Develop and scale research-driven solutions to complex problems, collaborate across teams to bring ideas into the product, and share findings internally and with the research community.
What you'll do
- Identify problems, prototype solutions, evaluate return on investment, and implement the best solutions at scale.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to bring ideas into the product.
- Share findings within Duolingo and with the broader research community.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in computer science or a related technical field, or expect to earn it 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
Research and develop solutions to complex problems, prototype and evaluate them, and implement effective solutions at scale.
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