Technical Recruiter

Our people are the most valuable asset that helps us shape and grow our crown jewel, the world’s most loved education app. As a Technical Recruiter at Duolingo, you’ll help grow the teams that bring our products to life by hiring exceptional Software Engineers and Mobile Developers. We’re a fast-paced team fueled by curiosity, quirk, and result-driven innovation, and we’re looking for someone who’s energized by this environment and excited to help us scale thoughtfully.

    You will...

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for Software Engineering and Mobile roles across multiple locations with the flexibility to expand into Data Science, AI, or Product
• Build and maintain a diverse pipeline of top engineering talent, using a mix of strategic sourcing, networking, and creative outreach.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast and meet hiring needs for critical technical teams.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, train and collaborate with interviewers to uphold Duolingo’s values and hiring standards.
• Support employer branding efforts that resonate with technical audiences and highlight our engineering culture.
• Use data and insights to track recruiting performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and inclusivity.
• Stay on top of industry and market trends to help Duolingo remain competitive in attracting top mobile and software engineering talent.
• Leverage and provide feedback on our recruiting tools and systems to continuously enhance how we source and hire.

    You have...

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a focus on software engineering and/or mobile roles.
• The ability to work from or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, engaging, and nurturing diverse technical talent pipelines.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• A balance of accountability, adaptability, and attention to detail, able to manage ambiguity while delivering results.

    Exceptional candidates will have...

• Experience recruiting for companies known for technical depth and innovation.
• A data-informed recruiting mindset, balancing speed with candidate quality and experience.
• Familiarity with tools like Textio, Gem, and Greenhouse.
• A deep understanding of technical recruiting best practices and employer branding principles.
• 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:

$116,500—$189,800 USD