# Staff Technical Program Manager 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: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://careers.duolingo.com/jobs/8875080002?gh_jid=8875080002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/duolingo-staff-technical-program-manager/

## 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

Tags: Software Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/duolingo-staff-technical-program-manager/