Engineering Director
The Engineering Director at Duolingo is a senior leadership role responsible for stewarding the technical direction and engineering output across multiple product or platform teams. This position is part of the broader engineering organization that propels Duolingo’s mission to make language learning fun, effective, and accessible to millions of learners globally. As a company renowned for its innovative approach to education technology, joining Duolingo offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-growing environment.
Day-to-day, the Engineering Director oversees the work of several engineering managers and their teams, ensuring robust architectural decisions and alignment with strategic business goals. This role partners closely with product, design, and research leads to shape roadmaps and deliver high-quality, impactful features for Duolingo’s platforms. Responsibilities include mentoring technical leaders, operationalizing team productivity, and setting clear standards for software quality and delivery.
Qualified candidates have significant experience leading large, high-performing engineering teams, ideally in a software product or consumer internet context. Essential qualifications include a strong technical background, a proven track record of scaling products or infrastructure, and exemplary management and communication skills. Experience with mobile applications, machine learning, or large-scale distributed systems is highly valued. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field is typically required, with advanced degrees considered a plus.
Duolingo offers competitive compensation packages, including base salary, equity, and bonus plans. Employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage, flexible working arrangements, wellness programs, and generous parental leave. Additional perks include professional development opportunities, regular team events, and access to on-site amenities at major office locations.
The company is known for its collaborative and mission-driven culture where employees are encouraged to take ownership and innovate. Growth opportunities abound, with regular career development support and the chance to make a meaningful impact on learners worldwide. Duolingo fosters an inclusive, diverse, and playful work environment that values both high standards and work-life balance.