67–69 USD / hour
AI PhD Intern
AIOn-site — New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA
Published on 2026-11-06
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About this role
Apply AI methods to large-scale real-world datasets to develop and evaluate models and product features. Work with researchers and engineers to prototype solutions, measure their impact, and bring the best ideas into production or research publications.
About the company
Duolingo is a language-learning platform that offers a variety of courses and tools to help users learn new languages through interactive exercises and innovative technologies. The company also develops educational products like Duolingo Math and employs a range of professionals to enhance its services.
What you'll do
- Apply AI methods to large real-world datasets
- Prototype and evaluate models through experiments, and productionize solutions at scale
- Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and cross-functional partners on product features and research
- Identify problems, assess solution impact, and implement effective solutions
What we're looking for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in AI, machine learning, NLP, or a related field
- Expected graduation by August 2028
- Research contributions, such as publications at conferences including ACL, CVPR, EDM, ICML, or NeurIPS
- Impactful work demonstrated through publications, open-source projects, or AI internships
- Experience implementing AI systems in Python, Java, Scala, or C/C++
- Creative, interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial approach to R&D; strong debugging and critical-thinking skills
- Available for 12 consecutive weeks during one of the listed 2027 internship periods
- Able to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA, or New York, NY
Benefits
- Language-learning opportunities
- Catered in-house lunches, with breakfast and dinner options
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Company-wide hackathon and social events