Product Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in product management, ideally with a focus on educational technology — you've successfully led teams to develop engaging and effective learning solutions that resonate with users. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, enabling your team to thrive in a dynamic environment. You are data-driven and understand how to leverage analytics to inform product decisions and improve user engagement. You have a passion for education and a commitment to making learning accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

You possess strong communication skills, allowing you to articulate product vision and strategy to diverse stakeholders — you can translate complex ideas into actionable plans that align with the company's mission. Your experience in managing cross-functional teams means you understand the importance of collaboration between product, engineering, design, and curriculum experts. You are comfortable working with AI technologies and are excited about integrating them into educational products to enhance learning outcomes.

Desirable

Experience in gamification and user engagement strategies would be a plus — you understand how to create compelling user experiences that keep learners motivated and coming back for more. Familiarity with the latest trends in educational technology and a network of industry contacts can help you stay ahead of the curve and bring innovative ideas to the table.

What you'll do

As the Director of Product Management for the Short-form Learning Area, you will own the core product that delivers bite-sized, gamified lessons to users — your leadership will guide the team in improving existing exercises and developing new ones that leverage AI for effective teaching. You will collaborate closely with engineering and learning co-leads to ensure that the product meets the needs of learners while maintaining a delightful user experience. Your role will involve setting the product vision and strategy, defining success metrics, and ensuring alignment across teams to deliver a cohesive learning experience.

You will lead a team of senior product managers, providing mentorship and guidance as they tackle complex challenges in product development — you will encourage a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making, empowering your team to innovate and iterate on product features. You will also partner with other product leaders across the company to ensure that the learning experience is seamless and integrated across different formats.

What we offer

At Duolingo, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is dedicated to making education universally accessible — you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about transforming the way people learn languages. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions can make a real impact. You will have access to professional development opportunities and resources to help you grow in your career. Join us in our mission to change the world through education.