Director of Sourcing
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Director of Sourcing
duolingo· Talent Acquisition
About this role
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!
At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
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About the role...
Duolingo is seeking a Director of Sourcing to lead and evolve how we identify, engage, and build relationships with top talent. This role sits within Talent Acquisition and focuses on improving sourcing strategy and effectiveness, elevating team capabilities, and delivering strong pipelines against hiring priorities. You will partner closely with Recruiting leaders, Hiring Managers, and Function Leads to translate business needs into actionable sourcing strategies, using data and market insights to drive continuous improvement. This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
🧠 You will...
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies across priority roles and functions, ensuring consistent, high‑quality pipelines aligned to hiring needs.
- Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate target profiles and translate hiring goals into actionable sourcing plans that complement broader recruiting strategies.
- Build and maintain proactive pipelines for high‑priority and hard-to‑fill roles, including structured approaches to candidate engagement and re‑engagement.
- Identify opportunities to improve tools, workflows, and processes within sourcing; test and implement new approaches that increase efficiency and candidate quality.
- Define and track key sourcing metrics (e.g., pipeline health, conversion, efficiency), using data and market insights to identify gaps, adjust strategies, and provide visibility into impact.
- Coach and support recruiters and sourcers on best practices to raise the bar on sourcing quality, candidate engagement, and market insights.
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives that reduce friction in the hiring funnel, drive adoption of improvements, and increase overall sourcing effectiveness.
✅ You have...
- 10+ years of experience in sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition within high‑growth or tech environments, including 3+ years managing people.
- A track record of solving complex recruiting challenges and leading initiatives from strategy through execution.
- Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.
- Demonstrated ability to use data and market insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
- Experience improving processes, tools, and ways of working within recruiting or sourcing organizations.
- Clear, direct communication skills and sound judgment, including navigating and delivering difficult messages when needed.
- Ability to work from or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
⭐ Exceptional candidates will have...
- Experience building structured talent communities and long‑term engagement programs that convert to hires.
- Hands‑on evaluation and rollout of sourcing technologies, ATS/CRM integrations, and workflow improvements.
- Demonstrated success scaling sourcing practices across a recruiting team or function.
- Advanced capability building for sourcers and recruiters (playbooks, training, rubrics) with measurable uplift in pipeline quality.
- Comfort operating at the L4 director scope: high autonomy, domain leadership, and cross‑functional influence within Talent Acquisition.
The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role!
Salary Range:
$163,200—$244,800 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Director of Sourcing role at duolingo?
The listed salary for this Director of Sourcing position at duolingo is USD 163K–245K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Director of Sourcing position at duolingo located?
This Director of Sourcing role at duolingo is based in Pittsburgh, PA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Director of Sourcing at duolingo belong to?
This Director of Sourcing position is part of the Talent Acquisition department at duolingo. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Director of Sourcing position at duolingo?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to duolingo's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Director of Sourcing job at duolingo posted?
This Director of Sourcing position at duolingo was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director of Sourcing
duolingo · 💰 USD 163K–245K
You'll be redirected to duolingo's official application page on Greenhouse.