Director of Learning Design, New Subjects
DuolingoNew York, New York, United States • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted October 9, 2025
189600 - 284400 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Duolingo is a leading language education platform offering free, gamified lessons to make learning languages fun and accessible. The company provides language certification, mobile app development, and proficiency assessments, leveraging machine learning and data science for personalized learning experiences. Duolingo's innovative approach has earned it recognition as a top workplace for innovation and among the most downloaded apps in the App Store.
Job Description
Duolingo is seeking a Director of Learning Design for New Subjects to set the pedagogical vision and execute strategy for Math, Music, and Chess products. This role involves leading a team, driving experimentation-led practices, establishing content quality systems, and developing new curricula. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of learning design and strong leadership skills.
Requirements
- Depth in learning design
- 5+ years leading multi‐disciplinary teams
- Proficiency in content operations, QA processes, and tooling
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional candidate will have...
- Graduate degree in Learning Science, Education, Cognitive Science, HCI, or a relevant subject field
- Track record of partnering with product, design, and engineering
Benefits
- World-class benefits