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About the role...

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex hiring challenges, and cares deeply about creating an unforgettable candidate experience. If you love blending strategy with hands-on execution, partnering with brilliant teammates, and shaping the future of a high-growth tech company, this is the role for you.

:brain: You will...

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Engineering and Product roles, building and maintaining a strong, diverse pipeline across all locations.

• Partner with hiring managers to refine role requirements, align interview processes to real skill needs, and guide expectations using market insights.

• Use data to diagnose pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and make strategic recommendations that improve hiring outcomes.

• Drive top-of-funnel sourcing efforts (about 25–30% of your time), especially for niche or challenging roles, collaborating with sourcers on outreach and messaging.

• Champion an exceptional candidate experience, training interview teams, advising stakeholders, and ensuring every interaction reflects Duolingo’s values.

:check: You have...

• Ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, Monday–Thursday, with Friday optional

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience

• Experience in high-growth or startup environments where hiring managers rely on recruiters for guidance, structure, and clarity.

• A proven ability to authentically source and build relationships with diverse talent.

• A data-informed approach to making decisions and balancing efficiency with quality.

• A comfort with ambiguity and a passion for digging into details to solve problems without sacrificing candidate experience.

:star: Exceptional candidates will have...

• Deep expertise in Engineering and Product recruiting, with the ability to independently lead complex or ambiguous searches.

• Strong strategic influence, partnering with hiring managers to make informed decisions, refine processes, and improve overall hiring quality.

• A proven track record of identifying and solving systemic talent challenges, creating scalable improvements across teams.

• And, of course… an impressive Duolingo streak.

We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.

*This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process. *The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Salary Range:
$140,300—$189,800 USD

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We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.

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