Government Affairs Manager

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. Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world. Read our blog to learn more. About the role... We’re looking for a Government Affairs Manager, China to strengthen Duolingo’s day-to-day government engagement and compliance operations in mainland China. In this role, you will maintain regular working-level relationships with relevant authorities, support inspections and inquiries, and help drive timely, well-documented follow‑through on regulatory matters across content governance, data/privacy, AI filings, minors protection, cybersecurity, and telecom/app licensing. You’ll partner closely with multiple internal teams to keep our operations compliant and our communications with regulators clear, consistent, and proactive. 🧠 You will... Maintain frequent, professional communication with working‑level officials at CAC (central and local), MIIT, MPS, and related bureaus; coordinate info requests and routine check‑ins to ensure smooth day‑to‑day interactions. Track, organize, and drive timely responses for regulatory notifications, inspections, and rectification tasks, ensuring accurate documentation and clear internal ownership to closure. Support execution of China-specific compliance programs. Monitor regulatory developments and special enforcement campaigns; distill implications for Duolingo, flag risks early, and coordinate mitigation with cross‑functional partners. Partner with Legal, Security/GRC, Product, BD and Marketing t