Manager, Strategy and Business Operations
Duolingo- Base salary
- $129k–$175k Published base salary range
- Location
- Hybrid - New York, NY, 4 days/week in office Remote eligibility
- Employment
- Full-time Lead / Manager
About the job
About Duolingo
Duolingo's mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. The company serves half a billion learners globally.
Role Overview
This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, balancing speed and rigor to resolve ambiguity and turn one-off wins into scalable systems. The Manager will partner with leaders across Growth, Language Learning, Monetization, and more to create clarity and alignment for Duolingo's top priorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop actionable strategies with cross-functional leaders
- Sprint to assess opportunities and markets, including problem-space definition, hypothesis generation, industry research, execution, and iteration
- Lead with data, structure, and judgment: establish success metrics, build frameworks, and make trade-offs
- Partner cross-functionally with product, engineering, design, marketing, partnerships, data science, and finance
- Learn and grow rapidly in strategy work
Qualifications
- Fast, flexible, and outcomes-oriented
- Analytical chops and logical thinking
- Strong people skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- 3+ years of professional experience, ideally in strategy, business operations, consulting, product, or related field
- Excitement for Duolingo's mission
Exceptional Candidates
- Strong knowledge of consumer tech industry
- Experience with mobile apps and subscription-based services
- Experience with global/international teams
- Experience leading cross-functional projects in high-growth environments
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $129,200—$174,800 USD, supplemented by equity compensation. Benefits are detailed on the company careers page.
Application Instructions
Apply via the Duolingo careers page. For accommodations, contact accommodations@duolingo.com.
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