About the job
At Duolingo, we are on a mission to revolutionize education and make it accessible to everyone, everywhere. Join us in this transformative journey!
As a vital member of our team, you will tackle intricate technical challenges while collaborating with passionate innovators. Our extensive user base allows us to conduct numerous experiments (over 300 at a time!) that guide our data-driven decisions. You will enjoy boundless opportunities for growth, mentorship from industry leaders, and diverse projects that are not only rewarding but also enjoyable.
Become a part of our life-changing mission to educate the nearly half a billion learners around the globe.
About the Role
Short Form Area:
As a Senior iOS Engineer in our Short Form Area, you will develop key features that enhance the core learning experience on Duolingo. Our short-form lessons are where users invest most of their time, and your role is to enhance these sessions to make them more engaging and effective. You will create new interactive exercises that support learners in mastering skills such as recall and production, while also designing innovative methods to help users build essential language foundations. We seek engineers who are enthusiastic about enhancing educational methodologies.
:brain: Your Responsibilities...
- Collaborate with product design and backend teams on software projects
- Develop, launch, and maintain native iOS applications primarily using Swift
- Provide mentorship and establish technical guidance for junior engineers across the organization
:check: Your Qualifications...
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
- Strong foundation in computer science principles, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Proficient programming experience in Swift
:star: Exceptional candidates will possess...
- Advanced proficiency in Swift, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining production-level applications
- In-depth technical expertise in iOS application development for iPhone/iPad using Swift, Cocoa Touch, and related frameworks
- Experience in designing intuitive and efficient user interfaces

