Amazing company, wonderful humans - QA Lead Duolingo Employee Review

5.0
May 3, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Duolingo has been nothing short of amazing. I've had an opinion on everything that I've worked on since I've started. I work on a really great team of developers, designers, and PMs and working so closely every day, we've formed some great bonds. Many of my coworkers I consider close friends. The open office makes it easy to get to know everyone and become familiar with almost everyone you're working with.

Cons

I can't think of any downsides to working at Duolingo.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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