Senior/Software Engineer II, Backend

Duolingo · New York, NY; Pittsburgh

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Company
Duolingo
Location
New York, NY; Pittsburgh
Salary
$182,800 — $247,300
Posted
June 9, 2026

About this job

We’re looking for backend engineers who have experience building and operating reliable, scalable systems. Your background may be in product engineering, infrastructure, platform engineering, or a combination of these. What matters most is strong backend fundamentals, sound systems thinking, and the ability to take ownership of complex technical problems from design through production. Below you can find more information about the team we're hiring for: Monetization: The Monetization Pillar focuses on Duolingo’s key business drivers—subscriptions, ads, and in-app purchases. Our goal is to build the best premium experiences for our learners while ensuring the sustainability and success of our business model.…

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