Director of Learning Design, New Subjects

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. Itu2019s a big mission, and thatu2019s where you come in At Duolingo, youu2019ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Youu2019ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds u2014 while doing work thatu2019s both meaningful and fun. Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing) learners around the world. Read our blog ( to learn more. About the role... As Director of Learning Design for New Subjects, you will set the pedagogical vision and execution strategy for Duolingou2019s Math, Music, and Chess products u2014 driving learning impact, curriculum quality, and innovation at global scale. Youu2019ll lead a team of multi-disciplinary learning designers, and partner with product leadership to ship delightful, effective learning in the Duolingo style. This job is based in either Pittsburgh or New York. You will... + Ship effective learning at scale: partner with Product, Design, and Engineering to translate pedagogy into inu2011app experiences that are fun and motivating + Lead and develop a worldu2011class team of learning designers, leveling up their craft, velocity, and effectiveness + Drive an experimentu2011led practice: help design outcomeu2011focused A/B tests, align on success metrics, and assist with analyzing learning and engagement impact + Establish content quality systems (guidelines, rubrics, review workflows) that ensure consistency and a high-quality bar across subjects + Lead through example by using AI to improve your craft, and encouraging your team to do the same + Explore the future of New Subjects: develop and validate roadmaps for new skills, modes, and curricula that extend Duolingou2019s impact You have... + Depth in learning design: extensive experience (typically 10+ years) designing curricula or learning products, with proven impact at consumer scale + People leadership: 5+ years leading multiu2011disciplinary teams; experience managing managers and establishing highu2011bar standards + Product sense: an instinct for creating simple, delightful, and intuitive user experiences + Operational rigor: proficiency in content operations, QA processes, and tooling to maintain quality at scale + Outstanding communication: clear, kind, and persuasive across audiences, including executive and crossu2011functional Exceptional candidates will have... + Graduate degree in Learning Science, Education, Cognitive Science, HCI, or a relevant subject field (e.g., Mathematics Education, Music Theory/Ed, Gameu2011based Learning) + A track record of partnering with product, design, and engineering to ship lovable, effective features on mobile 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: $189,600 u2014 $284,400 USD Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here (. 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 . 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. By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice (. Sign up for job alerts here (.

Created: 2025-11-01