Software Engineer, Thrive Intern

Duolingo; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Language learning opportunities

Catered lunches & breakfasts

Company Hackathon

PTO & holidays

Social clubs & dinners

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a second-year undergraduate student for a 10-week software engineering internship in Pittsburgh. You will work in a small team on real-world projects, develop coding skills, and attend hands-on workshops while being mentored by a Software Engineer.

Applicants should be pursuing a CS degree, have completed at least two CS courses, and be able to relocate to Pittsburgh. The internship runs June 14, 2027 to Aug 20, 2027, with a deadline of Sept 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate in CS or related field seeking internship
• Two CS courses completed; transcript required
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Kotlin or Swift and dedication to accessible education

Responsibilities

• Work in a small team to complete a real-world software engineering project
• Develop technical skills through talks, training, and guest speakers
• Attend career-building skill workshops
• Receive coaching and mentorship from a company Software Engineer
• Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for accessible education

Skills

Java

Python

Kotlin

Swift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Two college-level CS courses

Job description

Our mission at the company 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 the company, 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.

You will...

• Work within a small group to complete a challenging, real-world software engineering project.
• Develop your technical skills through engineering talks, training, and guest speakers.
• Attend career-building skill workshops.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from a the company Software Engineer.
• Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.

You have...

• Second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Graduating in December 2028 - August 2029
• Completion of at least two college-level computer science courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, Kotlin or Swift.
• Dedication to our mission of accessible education
• 10-week consecutive availability from June 14, 2027 - Aug 20th, 2027
• Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
• Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026 Exceptional candidates will have...
• A GPA of 3.5+
• A the company streak

Why you’ll love working here...

• Language learning opportunities
• Catered in-house lunches and breakfast
• Company-wide Hackathon
• PTO and company holidays
• Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!

Benefits:

Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.

Hourly Range for this internship is:

$47—$49 USD

Accommodations:

We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity:

the company 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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