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DuolingoDuolingoNew York, NY

Senior Localization Program Manager

Leads end-to-end localization programs and builds scalable automation, workflows, and tooling across Duolingo’s multilingual consumer product. Requires localization strategy experience, strong cross-functional influence, technical fluency, and the ability to define metrics and scalable requirements.

$143k – $193k/yr
On-site5+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the job

Responsibilities

  • Drive automation and system improvements to scale localization programs from 0-to-1 and beyond.
  • Own metrics for the localization vertical to improve strategy, decision-making, and prioritization.
  • Partner with Marketing, Product, Design, Engineering, and language partners to develop localization strategy and roadmaps.
  • Establish workflows and tooling that increase localization throughput and quality.

Requirements

  • Experience crafting localization strategy and systems for new features and experiences with Product, Design, and Engineering partners.
  • Track record of building and leading localization programs in a cross-functional consumer app environment.
  • Proficiency managing and scaling workloads with technology, including AI, CMSs, and CAT tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-influence skills.
  • Ability to define goals and metrics and translate insights into engineering requirements and scalable workflow specifications.

Nice-to-haves

  • Hands-on experience with localization quality frameworks and ecosystems.
  • Familiarity with internationalization engineering concepts, including Unicode handling and message formats in consumer applications.
  • Experience supporting international product growth in emerging or high-complexity language markets.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary range: $142,800–$193,200 USD.
  • Equity compensation supplements the base salary.
  • Employee benefits are available.

Skills

LocalizationLocalization StrategyProgram ManagementAutomationArtificial IntelligenceContent Management SystemsComputer-Assisted Translation ToolsLocalization QualityInternationalizationUnicodeMessage FormatsMetricsWorkflow DesignConsumer ApplicationsCross-Functional Collaboration

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