Director of Talent Acquisition, Tech

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About The Role...

Our Director of Talent Acquisition, Tech will be responsible for the recruiting strategy for our Engineering and Product teams. You will lead and mentor a team of recruiters, partner with cross-functional People teams, and collaborate with leaders and hiring managers across the organization to meet the organization's hiring goals. In addition to overseeing the end-to-end process, you will also lead searches and own a set of requisitions. Whether leading the team or running a search, your responsibilities are to ensure we attract high-quality candidates while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and positive candidate experience.

You Will...

• Lead a team of seasoned recruiters to fill software engineering and product management requisitions across our global locations
• Be ready to roll up your sleeves and work with the team to develop a rich pipeline of top technical talent
• Work closely with senior leaders and hiring managers in planning and meeting hiring goals
• Collaborate with hiring managers and interviewers to train, consult, and deliver a consistently distinct and positive experience that reflects Duolingo’s mission and values
• Partner with the relevant Talent Acquisition and People Team Partners to build efficient and effective tools and strategies
• Continuously leverage data and research to guide and influence our recruiting strategy
• Continuously evolve our assessment practices to drive inclusive and objective evaluation processes
• Provide technical recruiting thought leadership to the Talent Acquisition team
• Uphold and share the Duolingo culture and brand

You Have...

• Ability to work full-time from or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
• 10+ years of engineering and product recruitment experience at a similar or later-stage tech company
• 5+ years of experience leading a recruiting team
• Consistent track record of effectively managing people, including developing talent on your team, recruiting, and leading a diverse team that reflects our learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that lead to effective and concrete output
• Experience in defining, influencing, and measuring a successful recruiting strategy
• An understanding and appreciation for the accurate application of data and metrics in recruiting
• Attention to detail and a focus on excellence

  Exceptional candidates will have...

• Strong organizational savvy, with the ability to navigate and influence within highly matrixed environments while building effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Proven success leading technical recruiting teams at companies known for exceptionally high hiring standards, driving quality outcomes at scale.
• An impressive Duolingo streak!

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

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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 contact accommodations@duolingo.com.

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