Technical Recruiter

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About the role...

We’re looking for a Recruiter II to hire exceptional talent across Duolingo’s technical functions. You’ll run full‑cycle searches, partner closely with hiring managers to define profiles, build strong pipelines, and deliver a white‑glove candidate experience. You’ll balance speed and quality, use data to inform decisions, and help maintain Duolingo’s high talent bar.

🧠  You will...

• Own full‑cycle recruiting (intake, sourcing, assessments, offers) and drive efficient, high‑quality hiring outcomes for various roles in our technical functions, with potential to work on some non-technical roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on role requirements, interview plans, and timelines; help set clear expectations and keep searches on track.
• Support intake meetings and recruiting syncs by sharing updates, surfacing insights, and recommending next steps.
• Execute strong recruiting operations: manage timelines, track progress, and proactively communicate status updates and risks, complying with standardized processes and usage of tools.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience with timely communication, structured assessments, and clear feedback loops from first touch to close.
• Use data to inform your work: monitor funnel health, identify trends, and suggest improvements to your searches.
• Use a mix of internal and third‑party tools, including AI.

✅  You have...

• 3+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing and closing for technical roles like engineering, data science, and/or AI  roles.
• Experience hiring for moderately complex roles (e.g., industry hires, early-career or internship roles, or program management roles).
• Ability to manage multiple searches at once while maintaining strong organization and candidate experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; you build trust and keep hiring partners aligned.
• Experience using recruiting data (e.g., pipeline metrics, conversion rates) to inform your approach and your stakeholders.
• Comfortable ideating, building, and experimenting with AI tools, like ChatGPT to support recruiting workflows.
• Ability to work from or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.

⭐  Exceptional candidates will have...

• A deep alignment with Duolingo’s mission.
• Experience recruiting across multiple technical functions.
• Deep knowledge of the current hiring landscape, including current trends and platforms.
• Experience recruiting in tech, startups, or high-growth companies.
• Experience with tools like Gem, Brighthire, Guide, and Greenhouse.

The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role!

Salary Range: $119,000—$161,000 USD

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