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About the role

We’re looking for a Product Marketing Manager to lead the marketing strategy and go-to-market execution for Duolingo Chess — an exciting new product that brings the joy and rigor of learning to the timeless game of chess. Working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Marketing, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our learning products by developing compelling product narratives both in and out of the app and developing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and retention.

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Develop and implement comprehensive product marketing strategies to drive user acquisition, engagement, and retention for Duolingo Chess.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including product management, design, engineering, and marketing — to ensure successful product launches with clear, cohesive marketing plans.
Conduct consumer research and competitive analysis to inform value proposition development and feature positioning.
Develop and implement go-to-market plans for new product or feature launches, including messaging, positioning, and promotional strategies.
Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to develop high-impact marketing campaigns, including in-app communications, ASO, social media, email marketing, and content marketing.
Track and analyze campaign performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations for optimization.
Serve as the internal authority and advocate for Duolingo Chess, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment across teams.

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Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Proven experience in product marketing, preferably in consumer technology, with a consistent record of developing and implementing successful product marketing programs.
Strong understanding of the mobile app market and experience marketing consumer-facing digital products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives and effectively present ideas.
Ability to use insights, data, and statistical analyses to drive marketing decisions and optimize campaigns.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Passion for education, learning, and Duolingo’s mission to make learning fun and accessible.

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.

Salary Range:

$140,300—$237,600 USD

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Product Marketing Manager, Duolingo Chess