# Ad Sales Lead, Programmatic at Duolingo

- Company: Duolingo
- What the company does: Learn languages by playing a game. It. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, NEA and USV.
- Company website: https://www.duolingo.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://careers.duolingo.com/jobs/8851677002?gh_jid=8851677002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/duolingo-ad-sales-lead-programmatic/

## About the role

Join us to build Duolingo Ads, Duolingo’s premium programmatic business. Most learners use our free, ad‑supported app—so great ads are core to our mission. Reporting into the Head of Ad Sales, the Ad Sales Lead, Programmatic will build a deal‑led book of business with agency holding companies, independent agencies, and advertisers who want access to Duolingo’s native formats, first‑party learner signals, and one of the most engaged mobile audiences in the world.

## What they're looking for

- A demonstrated book of PMP and PG business you personally sourced, negotiated, and grew
- Experience selling premium mobile or consumer app inventory—especially video and native/custom formats—through programmatic channels to top‑tier advertisers and agencies
- Strong understanding of ad tech and mobile app ecosystems, including DSP/SSP workflows, deal IDs, verification/measurement, and using data to inform pricing and packaging
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, clear, concise storytelling for both technical and non‑technical audiences

Tags: Business Development