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Senior Engineering Manager, AI Platform

Duolingo
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience leading, managing, and building a team of software and/or AI engineers
  • A track record of building AI-related infrastructure or user-facing products powered by AI
  • Familiarity with AI evaluation methods, especially approaches that combine human and LLM-as-a-judge evaluations
  • Strong cross‑functional leadership and communication skills
  • Comfort leading through ambiguity and shaping new ways of working in a fast‑evolving AI landscape
  • The ability to work from or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY
Nice to have
  • Hands‑on experience building evaluation systems and human‑in‑the‑loop data pipelines at scale
  • A track record of developing internal tools on a platform or infrastructure team
  • Experience navigating build vs. buy decisions and shaping long-term roadmaps based on the needs of internal customers
What the job really is

As a Senior Engineering Manager for the AI Platform at Duolingo, you will lead the AI Tooling and Ecosystem Team, focusing on developing tools and services that enhance the use of AI in Duolingo's products. Your responsibilities include managing AI-related datasets, building evaluation processes, and collaborating with various teams to streamline AI development workflows. This role requires strong leadership skills and a background in AI infrastructure or products, with a focus on driving innovation and measurable impact.

Things to weigh
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on various factors
  • Base salary supplemented by equity compensation
  • No specific benefits listed in detail
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