Senior Program Manager, Platform

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 finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems, running countless experiments (300+ at a time!) with our massive user base to make data-driven decisions, and educating our users and employees alike. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities, mentorship and collaboration with world-class minds, and a variety of projects with large scopes — while doing work that’s both fun and meaningful. 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

To keep us operating at our best, we’re looking for a Senior Program Manager to join the Platform team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our VP of Engineering to drive our operating rhythm, ensure smooth execution, and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

You will...

• Drive the Platform pillar’s operating rhythm: OKRs, planning, metrics, and reporting.
• Ensure clear communication, alignment, and decision-making across teams.
• Organize off-sites, all-hands, and social events that strengthen leadership and team culture.
• Oversee pillar-wide processes, including talent management and follow-ups.
• Partner with engineers, TPMs, and leadership to align on technical initiatives.
• Translate technical updates into clear, actionable communication.
• Streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and surface blockers early.

You have...

• 5+ years in program management, or similar roles within an engineering org
• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and partner effectively with engineers.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• B.S./M.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Willing to work in or relocate to New York, NY.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Exceptional candidates will have...

• Experience as a program manager in a technical org.
• Prior exposure to platform or infrastructure teams.
• 10+ years of relevant program/operations management experience.
• Familiarity with distributed teams and global operations.
• Background in technical environments such as software engineering or systems.

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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:

$120,700—$204,000 USD

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