Android Software Engineer at Duolingo

At Duolingo, our mission is to create the best education in the world and make it accessible to everyone. We are building a platform that serves over half a billion learners, and we rely on a culture of experimentation to drive our progress. By running hundreds of tests simultaneously, we make data-driven decisions that help us refine our learning experiences. We invite you to join a team where you can collaborate with world-class experts, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to a product that truly changes lives.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Android Software Engineer to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis in New York. This position is part of a broader hiring initiative, and we are open to considering candidates across various levels, including Senior, Staff, and Senior Staff. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, such as developing our Math learning platform or evolving our Design Systems to improve UI consistency and animation across our mobile applications.

Core responsibilities

• Develop, release, and maintain high-quality features for our native Android applications using Kotlin.
• Partner closely with product design and backend teams to deliver cohesive software solutions.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers to foster team growth and excellence.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong foundation in software engineering and a passion for mobile development. We look for the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Professional experience programming in Kotlin for the Android platform.
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience building reactive Android applications.
• Proven experience in API design, writing testable code, and implementing unit tests.
• Strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to learning and mentoring others.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $149,000 to $275,000 USD. In addition to your base salary, you will receive equity compensation and access to our comprehensive benefits package designed to support your holistic well-being.

How to apply

If you are ready to help us scale the world's best education platform, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our careers portal. We are committed to an inclusive interview process, so please let your recruiter know if you require any accommodations to perform at your best.