Director of Ad Platform Operations

📋 Description

• Lead the technical and operational backbone of Duolingo Ads across direct-sold and programmatic.
• Own GAM structure, QA, reporting, pacing, and escalation for campaign delivery.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, Data, and external partners to scale premium
• Build systems and processes to enable reliable, scalable ad operations.
• Drive cross-functional accountability and an operating model for GAM.
• Improve campaign performance and operational excellence with a hands-on approach.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years in digital advertising, AdOps, or technical ad solutions.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Google Ad Manager, trafficking, QA, troubleshooting, pacing, and
• Experience with direct, PMP, and PG deals; able to work with buyers, DSPs, SSPs, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to build or scale operational systems: SLA workflows, escalation paths, QA
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Data in fast-moving
• Strong communication, hands-on focus with strategic thinking to raise ops standards.

🎁 Benefits

• Salary range shown in job posting; see pay transparency details.
• Benefits: see the company benefits page.
• Accommodations available on request during interview process.
• Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
• Fraud warning: scam awareness and verification details.