Senior Program Manager, Platform
Duolingo
Senior Program Manager, Platform
Duolingo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,700 - $204,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Work closely with the VP of Engineering to 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
Requirements
- 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) Experience as a program manager in a technical org
- (Exceptional) Prior exposure to platform or infrastructure teams
- (Exceptional) 10+ years of relevant program/operations management experience
- (Exceptional) Familiarity with distributed teams and global operations
- (Exceptional) Background in technical environments such as software engineering or systems
Benefits
- equity compensation
- world-class benefits
- limitless learning opportunities, mentorship and collaboration with world-class minds
- assistance or accommodation during interview process (contact accommodations@duolingo.com)
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
program managementcross-functional initiativestechnical communicationtalent managementworkflow streamliningmetrics reportingOKRsplanning
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsself-directedadaptabilityleadershipteam culture strengtheningdecision-making
Certifications
B.S. degreeM.S. degree
