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Staff Technical Program Manager, Duolingo English Test

Duolingo
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong experience as TPM, Engineering Lead, or Manager
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree or experience
  • Experience working on commercial software products and their underlying infrastructure, with an understanding of client-service architecture
  • Consistent track record of communicating technical issues effectively to technical and non-technical partners at different levels of the organization
  • Proven ability to build and implement detailed plans accounting for ambiguity, dependencies, and technical complexity in an agile environment
  • Flexibility to adjust plans based on new information without losing a beat and while keeping morale high
Nice to have
  • Experience with software engineering, systems engineering, or similar experience, in addition to project/program management experience
  • Deep experience with AWS
  • Experience working with teams and technical projects distributed across the globe
  • Experience running projects that include machine learning and large datasets
  • Experience articulating business questions and using available data to find answers that translate into business recommendations
What the job really is

As a Staff Technical Program Manager for the Duolingo English Test, you will lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives from conception to launch, collaborating with various teams including engineering, product, and data science. Your role involves translating complex regulatory and business requirements into actionable technical plans while providing leadership and guidance across multiple workstreams. You will also identify and resolve issues impacting project delivery and mentor others on best practices in project management.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • Salary range provided, but subject to change and dependent on various factors
  • Role requires relocation to Pittsburgh, PA
  • Fast-paced, start-up environment may imply high pressure and rapid changes
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