How Duolingo achieved a 50:50 gender ratio for new software engineer hires

5/4/2018

This blog post explains how Duolingo, a popular language learning platform, was able to achieve a 50/50 gender ratio for their new software engineer hires. The company identified the lack of gender diversity in their engineering team and recognized the importance of creating an inclusive environment. They implemented several strategies to increase female representation, including involved team leaders in the hiring process to reduce unconscious bias, actively reaching out to women candidates, and creating a supportive and inclusive work culture. Through these efforts, Duolingo successfully achieved a gender balance in their software engineering department, setting an example for other companies in the tech industry.

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