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$181,600 – $272,400
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What this role is
A strategic program management role leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives at Duolingo, particularly within the Growth organization. This position suits experienced technical program managers who can operate autonomously in ambiguous environments, align senior leaders around shared vision, and drive organizational change at scale.
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What they ask for
Required
- Proven TPM, Engineering Lead, or Engineering Manager experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Led large-scale technical transformation programs with measurable organizational impact
- Strong executive presence and influence in matrix environments
- Deep technical credibility to challenge architectural assumptions and guide senior engineers
- Ability to build detailed plans accounting for ambiguity, dependencies, and technical complexity
- Track record standing up new programs or practices in ambiguous, high-visibility environments
- Ability to relocate to New York City
Nice to have
- Strong hands-on technical experience in software or systems engineering alongside program management
- Conceptual fluency in LLM-based products and AI infrastructure
- Experience running programs involving machine learning, large datasets, or AI/ML infrastructure
- Experience operating AWS at scale