Lead Technical Recruiter

Duolingo

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Base: $163,200 - $244,800 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site (monday–thursday, with friday optional)
7+ years full-cycle recruiting experience
Deep expertise in product hiring
Experience partnering with vp/c-suite leaders
Duolingo is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to manage product hiring and collaborate closely with the Chief Product Officer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, particularly in product roles, and should thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning product hiring at Duolingo by partnering directly with the Chief Product Officer to build and shape the Product org from the ground up.
  • The successful candidate will blend strategy with hands-on execution to define what great looks like for Product talent while driving proactive sourcing strategies.
  • Duolingo offers a competitive salary range of $163,200 to $244,800 USD along with equity compensation and world-class benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Duolingo is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to manage product hiring and collaborate closely with the Chief Product Officer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, particularly in product roles, and should thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Salary

Base: $163,200 - $244,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation included; Benefits: World-class benefits portfolio

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years full-cycle recruiting experience
  • Deep expertise in Product hiring
  • Experience partnering with VP/C-suite leaders
  • Strong data fluency for pipeline metrics
  • Ability to work onsite Monday-Thursday

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading or mentoring recruiting teams
  • Deep market knowledge of Product talent landscape
  • History of building repeatable hiring systems
  • Impressive Duolingo streak

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
  • Meaningful depth in Product hiring
  • Track record hiring across levels from PMs to VPs
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity with ownership mindset

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