Learn languages by playing a game. It. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, NEA and USV.
About the role
This is a high-impact L4 TPM role based in New York City, starting in one of Duolingo's fastest-moving pillars: Growth. You'll partner closely with engineering and product leadership to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and require someone who can bring structure, alignment, and momentum. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Proven experience as a TPM, Engineering Lead, or Engineering Manager
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree or experience
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale technical transformation programs with measurable organizational impact - you've shifted how engineering organizations think and work, not just shipped projects
- Strong executive presence and influence in a matrix environment - able to build conviction among skeptics, align competing priorities across senior leadership, and drive decisions without direct authority
- Deep technical credibility - enough to challenge architectural assumptions, spot delivery risks early, and earn the trust of strong engineers
- Proven ability to build and implement detailed plans that account for ambiguity, dependencies, and technical complexity - and to re-plan quickly when things change, without losing team confidence or momentum
More about this role
Our mission at Duolingo 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 Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems , running countless experiments (300+ at a time!) with our massive user base to make data-driven decisions, and educating our users and employees alike. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities, mentorship and collaboration with world-class minds, and a variety of projects with large scopes — while doing work that’s both fun and meaningful.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
This is a high-impact L4 TPM role based in New York City, starting in one of Duolingo's fastest-moving pillars: Growth. You'll partner closely with engineering and product leadership to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and require someone who can bring structure, alignment, and momentum. Beyond Growth, Duolingo has a growing engineering and product presence in New York, and this role puts you at the center of it, building...
Browse similar: Startup jobs · New York