8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience at technology companies, including 2+ years focused on leadership hiring (Director and above)
A track record of leading technical and non-technical leadership searches end-to-end, from sourcing to close
Strong business sense and the credibility to partner with, advise and influence C-level executives
Hands-on experience using AI tools in your recruiting work, and the curiosity to keep experimenting
The ability to work from our New York City office on a hybrid (4+1) schedule
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!)

We’re looking for a Senior Recruiter to help hire the leaders who will shape Duolingo’s next chapter
You’ll lead Senior Director and above searches across all functions, serving as a trusted partner to our leaders at every step, from shaping the role and mapping the market to assessing candidates and closing offers
Your work will directly impact how we fill our most critical roles and influence how we hire leaders more broadly
As the first hire on our Leadership Recruiting team, you’ll report to our Senior Principal Recruiter, with potential to own specific functional areas over time
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 tech and beyond, using research, referrals, networks and direct outreach to passive talent
Partner with executives to shape each role by clarifying the scope, defining what success looks like and pushing back when the market tells a different story
Develop a deep understanding of the functions you support and design structured assessments that measure leadership, functional depth and fit with how Duolingo works
Create a thoughtful, high-touch experience for candidates and hiring managers alike, so every interaction reflects Duolingo’s culture, values and brand
Use data, AI and feedback from hiring partners to keep searches moving and make each one better than the last

Talent Matching reviews your resume and responses to application questions to determine the extent to which your qualifications match the job requirements selected for this role
These requirements and their desired weighting are established by our recruiters in collaboration with hiring managers
All Talent Matching output is reviewed by our recruiting and hiring teams, who make the final decision on each application
Talent Matching does not automatically disposition any candidate or make hiring decisions

Medical, dental, and vision for employees as well as eligible partners and dependents
Mental health benefits such as therapy sessions and coaching to support you to be your best self
Fertility benefits to support your family planning journey
Fully paid parental and adoption leave
Fully paid subscription to Care.com and paid backup days for dependents and your fur family
401(k) with generous match and immediate vesting
20 days of paid time off, with two additional weeks off for winter break
First-time home buyer bonus (in Pittsburgh)
Competitive salaries and equity
Yearly stipend for professional development
Transportation reimbursement for however you get to work
Lunch prepared daily by our in-house chefs
Annual international retreat for all full-time employees
Monthly events celebrating our team and their amazing work
On-site gym and massages
Game room for taking brain breaks

Senior Recruiter

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