Duolingo
Founder, ProductPosted
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Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we've got more left to do - and that's where you come in!
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.
We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!
We are seeking a Founder who thrives on the challenge of constant innovation. As a Founding leader, you will work closely with our CTO and other leaders on creating 0 to 1 products and finding the next big venture for Duolingo. We're interested in working with founders with visions that will help us become an iconic and beloved company for the next 100 years. Let's build together!
You Will...
* Lead the development of a new product, new features, or work with business leaders to define the product's long-term roadmap
* Anticipate industry trends, develop groundbreaking solutions, and navigate unique complexities
* Build and a lead team of talented individuals
* Collaborate with leaders across all of the verticals at Duolingo
You Have...
* Previous experience co-founding, leading an early-stage company, or having equivalent entrepreneurial experience
* Deep understanding of the technology landscape, with the ability to anticipate and adapt to industry trends
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* You are able to operate out of a Duolingo office
Exceptional Candidates Will Have...
* Experience in fast-growing, consumer-facing, data-driven startups, ideally mobile app based.
We invest in and support our Duos! This role is eligible for a robust compensation package of base salary, equity, and Duolingo's world-class benefits. The starting base salary range for this role is, $156,000 - Open. Actual salary may vary based on level, work experience, performance, and other factors evaluated during the hiring process.
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 your recruiter.
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
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.
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