Senior Technical Recruiter

Duolingo • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees