Engineering Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams, particularly in product-focused environments — your experience includes managing complex systems that drive revenue and enhance user experiences. You possess strong technical leadership skills and a deep understanding of monetization strategies, including subscription models and advertising. Your ability to blend technical expertise with product intuition allows you to make data-driven decisions that align with user needs and business goals.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product, design, data science, and machine learning teams — your communication skills enable you to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively. You are passionate about mentoring engineers, fostering their growth, and creating a culture of innovation and experimentation within your team. You understand the importance of keeping the product playful and learner-first, ensuring that user engagement remains a top priority.

What you'll do

As a Senior Engineering Manager in Monetization, you will lead a product engineering team responsible for developing core revenue-generating experiences — your team will focus on subscription packaging, advertising, and machine learning-powered personalization. You will set the strategic direction for high-impact systems, ensuring that they align with Duolingo's mission to provide accessible education. Your role will involve continuous experimentation, allowing you to leverage data to refine and enhance user experiences.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement strategies that surface the right experiences for learners at the right time — your leadership will guide the team in building systems that effectively communicate the value of Duolingo's offerings. You will create an environment where engineers can thrive, encouraging them to take ownership of their work and innovate solutions to complex technical challenges.

What we offer

At Duolingo, you will find limitless learning opportunities and mentorship from world-class minds — we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to making education universally accessible. Join us in our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion learners around the world.