This is an honest and legit review (even though I'm in Talent Acquisition + trying to actively recruit people here) - Talent Acquisition Duolingo Employee Review

5.0
Apr 1, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-autonomy in your role -company-wide and team-wide transparency -people genuinely care about each other here -amazing mission -diverse work environment -access to leadership -benefits (20 PTO days, 2 week winter break, flexible working hours, incredible lunches, too many snacks, full healthcare coverage, generous parental leave) -trust-based org -company-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion -opportunity to grow a ton in a short amount of time -commitment to excellence

Cons

-if you're not about the start-up life (fast-paced, constantly evolving) then this place is prob not for you -too many treats (cake, ice cream, pastries, etc), Duolingo 15 is a thing

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5.0
May 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Mission, smart and kind people, great work, hard working teams focused on results and delivering against an awesome mission. People push themselves and each other to learn and grow. Swarms of smart and creative problem solvers.

Cons

Small number of people are unhappy and instead of leaving they complain. A lot. I think it's like this everywhere but in a smaller company you feel it.

3.0
Apr 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1. Great, and I mean great people 2. PTO policy very generous and unlimited sick time 3. Pretty flexible hours and the offices themselves are nice. 4. Super good for new grads, do your time for a couple years then move on.

Cons

1. Pittsburgh is the worst city I’ve ever had to live in. If that’s your assigned office good luck trying to transfer. No ability for remote work even temporary for legitimate family reasons. 2. Promos are based on favoritism. If you’re saddled with a bad manager you get a bad review for no reason. If your manager doesn’t like you, they will complain to others on the team about you behind your back.

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