Duolingo
In October 2025, Duolingo had a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars and ranked in the top 5% among other companies on Comparably.
Duolingo’s work perks
💚 Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (HDHP & PPO options)
Delta Dental & VSP Vision
Paid One Medical membership (NY + Seattle)
🧠 Mental Health
Fully paid membership to Spring Health
10 free therapy visits per year
10 free coaching sessions per year
Unlimited mental health resources
🌴 Generous Time Off
20 days PTO + 7 company holidays + 2-week Winter Break
Unlimited sick time
After 5 years: 25 days PTO
After 10 years: fully-paid 2-month sabbatical
👨👩👧 Family Support
16 weeks 100% paid parental leave (no tenure requirement)
Parent Hours: up to 5 hours/week for parenting needs
15 days of paid backup care (kids, adults, or pets!)
$30,000 lifetime benefit for family planning (fertility, adoption, egg freezing, gender affirming care, menopause/low T support)
💰 Financial Wellness
401(k) with 5% company match (immediate vesting)
Pre-tax accounts: HSA with employer contribution + FSA for healthcare/childcare
Disability benefits (short- and long-term, fully covered)
Life insurance & AD&D: 2x base salary (up to $250k) at no cost
🏆 Rewards
Referral bonus: $10,000
Peer bonus: $250 per nomination (up to 4 per quarter)
Spot bonuses for exceptional contributions (thousands $)
Equity refresh grants after 3 years
🚲 Money with a Mission
$1,200/year for biking, walking, skating, or hiking to work
Parking/Transit reimbursement
$1,000 annual donation match to any charity
Duolingo offers remote work options
Duos make this a unique place to work. The people here are kind, thoughtful, and interested in all sorts of things. They also work really, really hard.
There's a buzz in our offices that comes from continuous innovation, personal aha moments, and a mix of highly intelligent people who care. It's an inspiring and exciting place to work every day!
Talent development is really important to us, too. Every new Duo (or Nuo) is paired with a mentor to help them find their footing. We're really focused on impact, so Duos learn quickly to ship experiments and get results they're proud of.
What is Duolingo?
Duolingo is a global edtech company best known for its language-learning app, which offers courses in more than 40 languages through gamified lessons. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Duolingo combines technology, education, and design to make learning accessible, fun, and free for people around the world. In addition to language learning, it has expanded into literacy and math education, making it one of the most recognized and widely used learning platforms worldwide.
