Staff AI Research Engineer
Duolingo
Pittsburgh, United States Posted October 9, 2026
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Salary Range
$220,800 - $331,200
Job Description
Join Duolingo's Monetization team as a Staff AI Research Engineer. You will work on improving the learning experience while driving business growth through AI systems. Your responsibilities will include developing and training bandit models and large-scale neural network models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in strategic decision-making, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality machine learning solutions.
- Contribuer au développement et à la formation de modèles de bandits et de modèles de réseaux neuronaux à grande échelle.
- Collaborer avec des équipes interfonctionnelles pour comprendre leurs besoins et aligner les résultats des modèles sur les objectifs de l'entreprise.
- Participer à la prise de décision stratégique en tant que membre du groupe de direction de la monétisation.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as an AI research engineer, with extensive experience across various machine learning techniques including large language models, multi-armed bandits, and more
- Given the broad set of AI domains, broad experience in AI/ML is highly desirable
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team
- Strong background in training and fine-tuning large models in an applied setting
- Deep understanding of machine learning concepts, frameworks, and best practices
- Proven experience as an AI research engineer, for example, in LLMs, bandits, computer vision, or related fields
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a focus on machine learning or artificial intelligence, or equivalent experience
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