Duolingo
Data Scientist, Intern
New York, NY +3 · Internship · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
Pittsburgh, PA
New York, New York, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States - Experience
- No number of years specified; previous experience analyzing large datasets is requested.
- Education
- Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in a quantitative field; expected graduation in Fall 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
About the job
Uses data science and experimentation to understand user behavior, guide product decisions, and improve Duolingo’s learning experiences and business outcomes.
What you'll do
- Analyze data and user behavior to inform product roadmaps and estimate the impact of potential features.
- Evaluate product experiments and develop dashboards, reports, or forecasts.
- Help ensure tracking and data collection quality and promote fact-based decision-making.
What they ask for
- Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in a quantitative field, with expected graduation in Fall 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
- Previous experience analyzing large datasets and communicating results.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and/or statistical methods for behavioral data analysis.
- Able to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
Nice to have
- Experience with big data or cloud technologies such as BigQuery, Snowflake, and/or dbt.
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Cursor and prompt engineering; GPA of 3.5+ and a Duolingo streak are also listed as exceptional-candidate attributes.
Pay
$54 — $56 USD (hourly internship rate)
Tools
SQL, Python, R, BigQuery, Snowflake, dbt, Cursor
AI focus
Apply advanced analytical and AI methods to model user behavior and estimate the impact of potential product features; familiarity with AI tools and prompt engineering is a plus.
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative