Senior Product Manager, In-App Purchases
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.
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About the role...
With our learning app, we have developed a successful business model based on subscriptions without charging users for learning content. As our reach continues to grow, we are investing in our in-app virtual economy, specifically the intersection of education, gaming, and behavioral economics. This is a pivotal moment for the team as we explore new growth levers through In-App Purchases (IAPs) while maintaining a deep focus on long-term learner value.
:brain: You will...
- Drive the strategy and execution for features that keep learners engaged on Duolingo, focusing on the virtual gaming economy.
- Develop and drive our in-app purchase business and consumer facing product features through their entire creative cycle: ideation, specification, development, release, analysis, and iteration
- Lead and iterate the roadmap for our IAP items all the way from discovery and purchase to adoption post purchase.
- Experiment with different IAP levers (e.g. pricing, selection, visibility) to unlock bookings growth without compromising our educational mission
- Establish the product vision and strategy for the IAPs business, and build alignment across product teams, cross-functional partners, and the executive team
- Perform qualitative and quantitative research to explore and validate feature ideas
- Partner with product designers to ensure a fun and delightful user experience in our product
- Work with engineers and designers to help guide feature development
- Perform experiment analysis on features and find opportunities for optimization
- Execute with urgency and excellence
:check: You have...
- Proven track record in building monetization products for mobile games, with strong product management expertise
- Strong understanding of gaming monetization models
- A desire to make the world a better place through technology and education
- Experience generating impressive results as a product manager
- Ability to utilize user insights, data, and statistical analyses to inform decisions
- Top-tier design sense -- every pixel matters at Duolingo
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, be curious, and innovative
:star: Exceptional candidates will have...
- Advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, Psychology, or equivalent
- Experience in growing a mobile IAP business
- Experience in optimizing gaming economies including in-app currencies
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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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSA
- Short-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program