Senior Technical Recruiter

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 educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.

Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world. 

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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.