Duolingo

Did you see we launched a Duolingo anime series?! We partnered with Titmouse to make five original episodes. Check out this video for a behind-the-scenes look of how it came to life! We’re also dropping some images of the character development in the comments. 👇

Sending an open invite to the world to join the most important Duolingo all-hands of the year. You guessed it - RSVP to stream our annual Halloween Puppy Parade right here on our LinkedIn page on Thursday, October 30th at 12p EST. If you love dogs, you will NOT want to miss this! 

Lots of companies claim to have unlimited PTO, but is the PTO 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 unlimited? Many feel guilty or judged by their colleagues for taking “too much” of their “unlimited” PTO. And of course, PTO is still subject to manager approval, which does put a limit on what is allegedly unlimited. We don't have unlimited PTO, but we do hit over 90% of all PTO days actually getting used. Because we actually want Duos (our employees) to take their PTO (and more importantly, feel good while doing it!) we remove the ambiguity by giving them:  • 20 days of PTO (25 days after 5 years of tenure)  • 7 paid company holidays  • 2 weeks of winter break This means Duos get roughly two months off each year! That’s plenty of time to sail away on an adventure guilt-free.

Hundreds of people have moved to Pittsburgh for Duolingo. And we paid for each of their relocation, regardless of their role or level. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Many companies make relo amounts higher for senior hires. But we have another take: relocation should NOT be based on level. That’s why we use a more equitable way to determine relocation, considering distance and number of people moving. Fun fact: we even once helped with the relocation of a 🐴 horse (with its owner obviously). What are your thoughts on paying for relocation?

Product Managers: We compiled a list of the best resources to read, listen to, and watch to keep your skills sharp. Here are some of our Product team’s favorites: - Lenny Rachitsky newsletter - Peter Yang newsletter Behind the Craft  - Deconstructor of Fun newsletter - No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention - Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon -How I got my mom to play through Plants vs Zombies GDC lecture on product design - Thinking in Systems - Dear Builders newsletter - Intrinsic Rewards Thank you Cem Kansu Nickey Skarstad Jackson Shuttleworth Kevin Yang Marli Scharlin Bergner Zan Gilani for compiling this list! What else would you add to the list? Comment below ⬇️

Let’s play a game! Caption this. 👇 Best caption wins!

Since day one, Duolingo has set aside an hour for our Duos (employees) to have lunch together. Every. Day. From 12:30 to 1:30pm, meetings pause, desks are abandoned, and everyone gathers for a communal meal. The hour is sacred, and infused into our company culture from the top down. Our founders Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker don’t want people thinking they need to be glued to their desks to somehow prove they’re working hard. Performative action has no place here. 🙅♀️ This is only one of many things that makes Duolingo truly special, and we’re particularly proud of this tradition! 💚

WE. ARE. HIRING. We have 58 open roles, and we have some special ones below for our engineering friends! Swipe and take a look ‣ Senior Android Engineer, Client Architecture (NY): https://lnkd.in/e3xWgtGQ ‣ Senior iOS Engineer, App Builds (NY): https://lnkd.in/ewQSq2Nt ‣ Senior Security Engineer (NY): https://lnkd.in/eN_xY-_t ‣ Director of Security (NY or PGH): https://lnkd.in/eVVU5p_d ‣ Engineering Director, Duolingo Score (NY): https://lnkd.in/eYN2Cwdj Ready to work on complex problems that have a real human impact? Join us! More open roles on our careers page here: https://lnkd.in/e9KkySgm

Benefits are not an obligation at Duolingo. They are incredibly important to us because they are designed around our Duos’ (employees) needs AND they help the world. That’s why our employees actually use our benefits! Here are four mission-driven benefits we are proud of: 🏡 Mortgage Benefit: A $10k bonus to Duos who purchase their first house in Pittsburgh. We don’t want to turn Pittsburgh into a renters’ market. We want to invest in and give back to our community. 🚲 Transportation Benefit: If you take an alternative method of transportation to work, like public transportation, biking, or skateboarding, you receive a $1,200 annual, pre-tax stipend. This helps encourage our Duos to make a green choice. 🎗️ Donation match: We want to support the causes that are important to our Duos, which is why we match donations to any organization up to $1,000 per calendar year! 🌍 DuoTrips: An all-expenses paid trip (and week off work!) for Duos who complete our internal Language Challenge. We do these trips to deepen the connection to our mission, each other, and our learners. Current DuoTrips are to Paris, Mexico City, Berlin, and Beijing! Which one stands out the most to you?

Scorpio season is coming soon, and you know what that means: time for reinvention. It’s time to hit refresh: rebuild, rebrand, and rise! Your favorite owlstrologer sees you leveling up! ➡️ Swipe for your career horoscope.