Senior Recruiter, Leadership

Duolingo•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$142,800 - $193,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Duolingo is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead Senior Director and above searches across all functions. The recruiter will partner with leaders throughout each search, from shaping roles and mapping the market to assessing candidates and closing offers. This role will influence how Duolingo fills critical leadership positions and how it hires leaders more broadly. It is the first hire on the Leadership Recruiting team and reports to the Senior Principal Recruiter, with potential to take ownership of specific functional areas over time. The position is based in Duolingo’s New York City office on a hybrid 4+1 schedule. The role involves building talent maps and pipelines of senior leaders in technology and other fields; advising executives on role scope and success criteria; designing structured assessments; creating a thoughtful candidate and hiring-manager experience; and using data, AI, and feedback to improve search outcomes. Base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. The stated base salary range is $142,800–$193,200 USD.

Requirements

At least 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience at technology companies, including at least 2 years focused on leadership hiring at Director level and above.
Track record of leading technical and non-technical leadership searches end to end, from sourcing to close.
Strong business sense and credibility to partner with, advise, and influence C-level executives.
Hands-on experience using AI tools in recruiting and curiosity to continue experimenting.
Ability to work from the New York City office on a hybrid 4+1 schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for a high-growth consumer technology company where Engineering, Product, and Design lead the way.
Deep knowledge of and experience sourcing and recruiting for challenging roles across Engineering, Product, and Design.
Alignment with Duolingo’s mission and an impressive Duolingo streak.

Responsibilities

Lead Senior Director and above searches end to end across all functions, from intake through sourcing, assessment, offer, and close.
Build talent maps and pipelines of senior leaders in technology and beyond using research, referrals, networks, and direct outreach to passive talent.
Partner with executives to shape roles by clarifying scope, defining success, and advising when market conditions call for a different approach.
Develop a deep understanding of supported functions and design structured assessments for leadership, functional depth, and fit with Duolingo’s working culture.
Create a thoughtful, high-touch experience for candidates and hiring managers that reflects Duolingo’s culture, values, and brand.
Use data, AI, and feedback from hiring partners to advance searches and improve future searches.