Staff Product Researcher: Lead End-to-End Learner Insights

Duolingo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Duolingo is seeking a Staff Product Researcher to join our Product Research team and work directly with Designers and Product Managers to help us build a high-quality experience for our learners. You’ll integrate research into Duolingo’s product development process and generate insights that guide tradeoffs and what to build.

In this high-impact, fast-paced role you will set research direction with cross-functional partners, lead end-to-end studies from discovery to post-launch iterations, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading product research for consumer-facing digital products.
• Mixed-method, collaborative research with designers and product managers.
• Experience using AI tools throughout the research process.
• Demonstrated ability to generate clear and concise insights that drive product outcomes.
• Thrives in high-velocity environments while maintaining research rigor.

Responsibilities

• Set research direction with cross-functional partners and translate questions into prioritized projects.
• Lead end-to-end research across the product lifecycle: 0→1 discovery, concept testing, post-launch iterations.
• Develop product intuition to tie learner experience to strategy, tradeoffs, and outcomes.
• Build visibility for research outputs and deliver decision-focused updates to stakeholders.
• Mentor other researchers and elevate research practices across teams.

Skills

8+ years of experience leading product

Mixed-method research

Experience using AI tools

Clear and concise insights

Thrives in high-velocity environments

Tools

SQL

AI tools

Job description

Duolingo is seeking a Staff Product Researcher to join our Product Research team and work directly with Designers and Product Managers to help us build a high-quality experience for our learners. You’ll integrate research into Duolingo’s product development process and generate insights that guide tradeoffs and what to build.

In this high-impact, fast-paced role you will set research direction with cross-functional partners, lead end-to-end studies from discovery to post-launch iterations, and