Duolingo Software Engineer interview with disputed coding feedback

Duolingo·Software Engineer·Reported Dec 2025
OtherRejectedMedium

The recruiter communication set a strange tone from the beginning. When I was eventually rejected, the message said that my code was nonfunctional even though it had passed the tests. That mismatch bothered me because the feedback felt more dismissive than a simple statement that I wasn't a match.

The overall atmosphere, from the recruiter to the interviewers, was unpleasant. It felt as though people were working within a system that didn't respect candidates' time or effort. The way the process was described and the tone of the interactions also seemed inconsistent.

I didn't get an offer. My main reflection was how much the interpersonal atmosphere shaped the entire experience. Even passing the technical hurdles didn't make me feel that the result would be a fair decision.

Location: United States. Overall feedback: Negative. Offer status: No offer.

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Interview at a glance

Company
Duolingo
Role
Software Engineer
Rounds
Other
Outcome
Rejected
Difficulty
Medium
Date
Reported Dec 2025

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