Executive Leadership Recruiter — Hybrid NYC

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Duolingo in New York City is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead Senior Director and above searches across all functions, partnering with executives to shape roles and map the market. Your work will influence how we hire leaders and close offers, reporting to the Senior Principal Recruiter with potential to own areas over time.

You will build talent maps, design structured leadership assessments, and craft a thoughtful, high-touch experience for candidates and hiring managers that reflects

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience at technology companies.
• 2+ years focused on leadership hiring (Director and above).
• Experience leading leadership searches end-to-end from sourcing to close.
• Strong business sense and credibility to partner with C-level executives.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools in recruiting.
• Ability to work from New York City on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead Senior Director and above searches end to end across all functions, from intake through sourcing, assessment, offer and close.
• Build talent maps and pipelines of senior leaders in tech and beyond, using research, referrals, networks and direct outreach to passive talent.
• Partner with executives to shape each role by clarifying the scope, defining success, and aligning with market realities.
• Develop structured assessments that measure leadership, functional depth and fit with Duolingo’s culture.
• Create a high-touch candidate experience for candidates and hiring managers reflecting the company’s values.

Skills

Leadership hiring

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

AI in recruiting

C-level partnering

Tools

AI recruiting tools

Job description

Duolingo in New York City is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead Senior Director and above searches across all functions, partnering with executives to shape roles and map the market. Your work will influence how we hire leaders and close offers, reporting to the Senior Principal Recruiter with potential to own areas over time.

You will build talent maps, design structured leadership assessments, and craft a thoughtful, high-touch experience for candidates and hiring managers that reflects