amazing perks, toxic team aspects - (Prefer Not to Say) Duolingo Employee Review

2.0
24 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

nice offices, barista, 2 weeks off at the end of the year, a lot of creative people, retreat to mexico, decent value on stock, competitive pay, low ego execs

Cons

if you're in pittsburgh, you have nothing to worry about. other team members and contractors not as listened to or valued. not investing in team growth as they should, many team members have neared or gotten to burnout. saw this across many different teams and functions. issues raised are ignored. no internal mobility for most teams, really hard to grow here.

Explore other reviews about Duolingo

5.0
21 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
18 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

1
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All