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Full-Time

Director of Product Management

AI

Posted on 6/8/2024

Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning app with gamified lessons

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$295k - $426kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation + World-Class Benefits

Expert

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Communications
Product Design
Requirements
  • 10+ years of product management or related industry experience.
  • Experience building generative AI consumer products.
  • Experience leading other product managers and generating outstanding results.
  • Ability to use user insights, data, and statistical analyses to inform decisions.
  • An instinct for creating simple and intuitive mobile user experiences.
  • A desire to build 0-1 products from the ground up.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, and execution skills, along with proven communication abilities.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degrees in Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of AI-first product features by crafting the vision, strategy, roadmap, and execution to advance AI products at Duolingo.
  • Drive product features through their entire creative cycle: ideation, specification, development, release, analysis, and iteration.
  • Lead other product managers.
  • Perform qualitative and quantitative research to discover feature ideas and validate them before development.
  • Collaborate with a wide range of collaborators, including teams in research, product design, and engineering.
  • Be responsible for hitting the key performance indicators you are entrusted with.

Duolingo offers a language learning app that utilizes gamified, data-driven lessons and incorporates insights from language learning scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI experts to enhance its effectiveness. The platform's technologies include gamification, data-driven learning, and insights from language learning scientists, machine learning, and AI.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$643.3M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent investments from Duality Advisers LP and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management indicate strong financial confidence in Duolingo's growth potential.
  • The appointment of technology innovator Mario Schlosser to the board of directors could drive further innovation and strategic direction.
  • Generative AI features have led to a 54% increase in paid subscribers, showcasing the company's ability to leverage cutting-edge technology for growth.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape is intensifying with new entrants like Unacademy, which could impact Duolingo's market share.
  • The success of recent acquisitions like Hobbes depends on seamless integration and effective utilization of their capabilities.

What makes Duolingo unique

  • Duolingo's integration of generative AI has significantly boosted its paid subscriber base, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of Hobbes enhances Duolingo's design and animation capabilities, improving user experience and engagement.
  • Duolingo's language certification program, introduced in 2014, adds a unique value proposition compared to other language learning apps.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision for employees as well as eligible partners and dependents

Mental health benefits such as therapy sessions and coaching to support you to be your best self

Fertility benefits to support your family planning journey

Fully paid parental and adoption leave

Fully paid subscription to Care.com and paid backup days for dependents and your fur family

401(k) with generous match and immediate vesting

20 days of PTO, with two additional weeks off for winter break

Yearly professional development stipend

Transportation reimbursement for however you get to work

Lunch prepared daily by our in-house chefs

Annual international retreat for all full-time employees

On-site gym and massages

On-site game/break room

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