Senior Software Engineer

duolingo· Software Engineering
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📍 Beijing, China💰 CNY 805K–1089K

About this role

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!

At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.

Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world. 

Read our blog to learn more.

About the role...

We’re looking for a senior iOS Software Engineer to join our Onboarding team. In this role, you’ll build and ship features that drive user growth and deliver high-quality learning experiences to millions of learners worldwide. You’ll work closely with product managers and designers to create engaging experiences for new users.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a fast-moving, high-impact team focused on improving the new user experience. You’ll gain experience working across the stack (iOS and backend), running experiments, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve key metrics like daily active users (DAU) and new users day 7 retention (NUD7).

 

🧠  You will...

  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to drive user growth
  • Develop, release, and maintain native iOS applications, primarily in Swift
  • Contribute to code reviews and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and scalability

 

✅  You have...

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • A solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • 5–10 years of experience programming in Swift
  • Dedication to our mission of universally available education
  • Relocation to Beijing, China. This position is based in Beijing.

 

⭐  Exceptional candidates will have...

  • A Duolingo streak
  • Proficient in both spoken and written English.

The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role!

Salary Range:
¥804,949—¥1,088,971 CNY

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Software Engineer role at duolingo?
The listed salary for this Senior Software Engineer position at duolingo is CNY 805K–1089K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Senior Software Engineer position at duolingo located?
This Senior Software Engineer role at duolingo is based in Beijing, China. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Software Engineer at duolingo belong to?
This Senior Software Engineer position is part of the Software Engineering department at duolingo. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at duolingo?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to duolingo's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Software Engineer job at duolingo posted?
This Senior Software Engineer position at duolingo was posted on Aug 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Software Engineer
duolingo · 💰 CNY 805K–1089K
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