Senior Learning Designer, Indian Languages

Duolingo is seeking a Senior Learning Designer specializing in Indian languages to join their team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on developing and enhancing language courses, starting with Hindi, to provide engaging and culturally relevant learning experiences. The position requires on-site presence in Pittsburgh; remote work is not an option.

In this role, you will lead the curriculum and learning design for one or more South Asian languages, beginning with Hindi. Your responsibilities include creating content that balances learner engagement with cultural relevance and measurable learning outcomes. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and design teams to develop mobile-first learning experiences that reflect the linguistic and cultural richness of Indian languages. Additionally, you will establish and maintain content quality systems to ensure linguistic accuracy and consistency across courses.

The ideal candidate will have deep proficiency in Hindi and substantial experience teaching it as an additional language. A background in linguistics, including language typology, is essential, along with a graduate degree or equivalent practical experience in Applied Linguistics, Language Education, Linguistics, Instructional Design, Learning Science, Indian or South Asian Languages, South Asian Studies, or a related field. Experience with human-in-the-loop AI workflows and prompt engineering for content generation is highly desirable.

Compensation for this role includes a base salary ranging from $142,800 to $193,200 per year, supplemented by equity compensation. Benefits support employees’ holistic well-being.

Duolingo is committed to developing the best education in the world and making it universally available. Joining their team offers the opportunity to collaborate with world-class minds and contribute to a mission that impacts half a billion learners globally.