Duolingo AI Research Intern (PhD) at Duolingo applying AI methods to large datasets and prototyping models to improve language learning products. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to build features and publish findings.
Responsibilities
Apply AI methods to massive real-world datasets
Prototype new models, evaluate with small scale experiments, and/or productionize solutions at scale
Work with a cross-functional team of world class researchers, engineers, and others to build new product features and/or publish state-of-the-art findings
Solve our most ambitious problems with the right tool for the task
Collaborate cross-functionally to bring your ideas to life in the product
Identify problems, prototype solutions, evaluate their return on investment, and then implement the best solution at scale to improve the lives of our millions of learners each day
Pursuing a PhD in artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, or related field
Graduation expected by August 2028
Contributions to research communities and efforts, including publishing papers at conferences such as ACL, CVPR, EDM, ICML, NeurIPS, etc.
A portfolio of impactful work, in the form of (for example) publications, open-source projects, or AI internships
Experience implementing AI systems in Python, Java, Scala, or C/C++ (i.e., not just R or MATLAB)
Qualification
A creative12 week consecutive availabilityMay 24June 14Ability to relocate to PittsburghLanguage learning opportunitiesCatered in-house lunchesCompany-wide HackathonPTO and company holidaysFrequent company-wide dinners
Required
A creative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial approach to R&D
Strong debugging and critical thinking skills
12 week consecutive availability
May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027
June 14, 2027 - September 3, 2027
Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY
Language learning opportunities
Catered in-house lunches, and breakfast and dinner options
Company-wide Hackathon
PTO and company holidays
Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!
