Duolingo
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. Its a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do and thats where you come in!
Duolingos designers care about creating high-qualityexperiences that look and feel fun . From animators to writers, product designers to researchers, Design brings purpose, feeling, and delight to every interaction with our brand, inside the app and out. As a designer, youll join a culture of creativity and craft, where we have a high bar for excellence and an endless curiosity about how to bring more unexpected quirk and fun to the pursuit of learning.
Join us in our mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
About the role
Were looking for a Head of Community to lead Duolingos global community strategy. In this role, youll nurture, grow, and empower our most passionate learners and fans, shaping how they connect with each other and with our branddriving engagement, loyalty, and advocacy. By fostering authentic relationships, launching programs, and bridging learners with internal teams, youll strengthen brand love, manage reputation, and transform community into a driver of growth and retention. You will...
Define and implement a global community strategy aligned with Duolingos brand and business goals. Build thriving communities across platforms (Reddit, Discord, etc.) and expand into new spaces. Develop community management strategies, responses, and programs (online and offline). Establish and track KPIs for sentiment, engagement, growth, and business impact. Act as the bridge between learners and internal teams to surface insights, close feedback loops, and inform decision-making. Partner with Product to help shape community and social product features. You have...
Experience managing and growing online communities at scale, ideally for a consumer brand with strong word-of-mouth. Instincts for tone, voice, and engagement that balance Duolingos playful personality with clarity and credibility. Proven ability to build trust with moderators, ambassadors, and community members. Cross-functional experience with Product, Customer Support, Communications, and Marketing. Deep understanding of internet culture, fan engagement, and emerging community trends. Experience building and leading high-performing community teams. A data-driven mindset, comfortable setting goals and measuring qualitative and quantitative impact. Requirements... 7+ years in community management and social engagement. Success in managing online reputation and navigating discourse. Excellent communication skills with adaptable voice across platforms. Strong leadership and cross-functional experience. Exceptional candidates will have...
Experience building community functions at fast-growing consumer tech or entertainment brands. Examples of leveraging community insights to drive product innovation or brand campaigns. International experience designing programs that scale across cultures. Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefitshere . We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contactaccommodations@duolingo.com . Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles. This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process.
The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Salary Range: $158,400 $284,400 USD Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (city) * Resume/CV * Attach Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Preferred First Name * How do you pronounce your name? (e.g., 'An-na' or 'Ah-na') LinkedIn Profile Are you willing to work from the office location of the job? * Select... Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Duolingo? * Select... Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.? * Select... If so, are you eligible or currently in a period of Optional Practical Training (OPT)? * Select... After the OPT, are you eligible for a 24-month OPT extension or are currently in a 24-month OPT extension based upon a degree from a qualifying U.S. institution in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics after the Optional Practical Training (OPT)? * Select... If you're less than 3 years out of school, what is your undergraduate GPA? * Where did you hear about this job? * Select... How has AI changed the way you approach your work? * How would you describe your current level of experience using AI tools or technologies in your work? Select the option that best fits. * Select... Voluntary Self Identification
To fulfill our mission of developing the best education in the world and making it universally available, we seek exceptional talent for every role. We recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds. To help us evaluate our hiring process for equitability, we invite U.S. applicants to share their demographic information. Participation in this survey is voluntary and confidential. Participation will not affect any hiring decisions or outcomes. How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select... Do you identify as transgender? Select... Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), & learning Select... Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? Select... #J-18808-Ljbffr
Were looking for a Head of Community to lead Duolingos global community strategy. In this role, youll nurture, grow, and empower our most passionate learners and fans, shaping how they connect with each other and with our branddriving engagement, loyalty, and advocacy. By fostering authentic relationships, launching programs, and bridging learners with internal teams, youll strengthen brand love, manage reputation, and transform community into a driver of growth and retention. You will...
Define and implement a global community strategy aligned with Duolingos brand and business goals. Build thriving communities across platforms (Reddit, Discord, etc.) and expand into new spaces. Develop community management strategies, responses, and programs (online and offline). Establish and track KPIs for sentiment, engagement, growth, and business impact. Act as the bridge between learners and internal teams to surface insights, close feedback loops, and inform decision-making. Partner with Product to help shape community and social product features. You have...
Experience managing and growing online communities at scale, ideally for a consumer brand with strong word-of-mouth. Instincts for tone, voice, and engagement that balance Duolingos playful personality with clarity and credibility. Proven ability to build trust with moderators, ambassadors, and community members. Cross-functional experience with Product, Customer Support, Communications, and Marketing. Deep understanding of internet culture, fan engagement, and emerging community trends. Experience building and leading high-performing community teams. A data-driven mindset, comfortable setting goals and measuring qualitative and quantitative impact. Requirements... 7+ years in community management and social engagement. Success in managing online reputation and navigating discourse. Excellent communication skills with adaptable voice across platforms. Strong leadership and cross-functional experience. Exceptional candidates will have...
Experience building community functions at fast-growing consumer tech or entertainment brands. Examples of leveraging community insights to drive product innovation or brand campaigns. International experience designing programs that scale across cultures. Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefitshere . We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contactaccommodations@duolingo.com . Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles. This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process.
The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Salary Range: $158,400 $284,400 USD Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (city) * Resume/CV * Attach Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Preferred First Name * How do you pronounce your name? (e.g., 'An-na' or 'Ah-na') LinkedIn Profile Are you willing to work from the office location of the job? * Select... Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Duolingo? * Select... Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.? * Select... If so, are you eligible or currently in a period of Optional Practical Training (OPT)? * Select... After the OPT, are you eligible for a 24-month OPT extension or are currently in a 24-month OPT extension based upon a degree from a qualifying U.S. institution in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics after the Optional Practical Training (OPT)? * Select... If you're less than 3 years out of school, what is your undergraduate GPA? * Where did you hear about this job? * Select... How has AI changed the way you approach your work? * How would you describe your current level of experience using AI tools or technologies in your work? Select the option that best fits. * Select... Voluntary Self Identification
To fulfill our mission of developing the best education in the world and making it universally available, we seek exceptional talent for every role. We recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds. To help us evaluate our hiring process for equitability, we invite U.S. applicants to share their demographic information. Participation in this survey is voluntary and confidential. Participation will not affect any hiring decisions or outcomes. How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select... Do you identify as transgender? Select... Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), & learning Select... Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? Select... #J-18808-Ljbffr