Senior Design Sourcer

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!

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About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Talent Attraction Partner to partner closely with our industry‑leading recruiting team, driving both outbound and referral talent efforts. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines of identifying, engaging, and inspiring top engineering talent to join our mission.

You Will

• Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to develop and implement tailored sourcing strategies for high‑volume and niche technical roles, with a key focus on Design and Creative roles.
• Proactively build and maintain a strong pipeline of top‑tier technical talent using a mix of outbound sourcing and CRM re‑engagement.
• Attend intake meetings to deeply understand each role’s requirements.
• Conduct recruiter screens to evaluate technical alignment and share calibrated recommendations with the hiring manager.
• Own the creation of market maps and talent intelligence reports that provide total addressable market (TAM) insights, inform sourcing strategies, and help prioritize pipeline efforts.
• Run A/B tests on outreach strategies and continuously iterate to improve candidate funnel performance.
• Balance speed and precision, reaching out to volume at scale without sacrificing personalization or quality of engagement.

You Have

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of sourcing experience with a focus on quality outbound support for Design and Creative roles.
• Proven ability to develop and nurture relationships with diverse and hard‑to‑reach talent pools.
• Proficiency in G‑Suite, Greenhouse, and sourcing tools (Gem and SeekOut).
• Fluent in Boolean logic and skilled in CRM re‑engagement searches to unlock value from talent communities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and a proactive problem‑solving mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and iterating on sourcing strategies as business needs evolve.

Exceptional Candidates Will Have

• A data‑driven approach that balances speed and precision in candidate engagement.
• Experience reviewing portfolios.
• A long‑running Duolingo streak (bonus points ).

Salary Range

$142,800—$193,200 USD

We post a multi‑level salary range for all of our roles. This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world‑class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process.

The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

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We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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