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Group Product Manager jobs on OPT require employers who can sponsor H-1B or support STEM OPT extensions. Most GPM roles sit at senior IC or early management levels, meaning your 12- or 24-month OPT window needs to align with a company's visa sponsorship timeline from day one.
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Get Access To All JobsOur mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It's a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do — and that's where you come in!
Our Product Managers (PMs) have ownership over product optimizations and features, from independently run experiments to major product decisions. Backed by strong analytical skills and business acumen, and inspired by access to senior leadership and transparency into how they make product decisions, our PMs develop insights that lead to new product ideas and Duolingo's next beloved feature.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
About the role...
As the Group Product Manager for the Duolingo English Test, you'll own the entire user experience: acquisition funnel, monetization, security, and test development. In addition to your product responsibilities, you'll partner with 90 cross-functional colleagues across engineering, product, design, marketing, assessment, and operations.
Together, you'll make sure that students can gain access to educational opportunities by taking an English test from the comfort of their home. With over 6,000 partner institutions, we are disrupting the high-stakes language-assessment market. If you love making a difference in the world through technology, this is the place for you.
You will...
- Create the vision and strategy for how we scale the test to more users globally
- Work closely with UI/UX designers to ensure an excellent user experience in our product
- Perform quantitative analysis on features' performance and find opportunities for optimization
- Level up your team's product craft and velocity, so we're producing higher-quality work, faster
- Lead through example by using AI to improve your craft, and encouraging your team to do the same
✅ You have...
- A desire to make the world a better place through technology and education
- Experience leading projects and teams
- Experience generating outstanding results as a product manager in a product or software role
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions
- An instinct for creating simple, delightful, and intuitive user experiences
Exceptional candidates will have...
- Advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, Psychology, or equivalent
- Professional experience in areas highly related to our work as product managers at Duolingo, such as software engineering, design, data analysis, or language learning
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
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 accommodations@duolingo.com.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It's a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do — and that's where you come in!
Our Product Managers (PMs) have ownership over product optimizations and features, from independently run experiments to major product decisions. Backed by strong analytical skills and business acumen, and inspired by access to senior leadership and transparency into how they make product decisions, our PMs develop insights that lead to new product ideas and Duolingo's next beloved feature.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
About the role...
As the Group Product Manager for the Duolingo English Test, you'll own the entire user experience: acquisition funnel, monetization, security, and test development. In addition to your product responsibilities, you'll partner with 90 cross-functional colleagues across engineering, product, design, marketing, assessment, and operations.
Together, you'll make sure that students can gain access to educational opportunities by taking an English test from the comfort of their home. With over 6,000 partner institutions, we are disrupting the high-stakes language-assessment market. If you love making a difference in the world through technology, this is the place for you.
You will...
- Create the vision and strategy for how we scale the test to more users globally
- Work closely with UI/UX designers to ensure an excellent user experience in our product
- Perform quantitative analysis on features' performance and find opportunities for optimization
- Level up your team's product craft and velocity, so we're producing higher-quality work, faster
- Lead through example by using AI to improve your craft, and encouraging your team to do the same
✅ You have...
- A desire to make the world a better place through technology and education
- Experience leading projects and teams
- Experience generating outstanding results as a product manager in a product or software role
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions
- An instinct for creating simple, delightful, and intuitive user experiences
Exceptional candidates will have...
- Advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, Psychology, or equivalent
- Professional experience in areas highly related to our work as product managers at Duolingo, such as software engineering, design, data analysis, or language learning
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
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 accommodations@duolingo.com.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
Sign up for job alerts here.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Group Product Manager
Target companies with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Look for employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for product roles before. Companies already familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to drop candidates over visa concerns late in the hiring process.
Lead with your STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree is in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Telling hiring managers early removes uncertainty and gives employers a longer runway before H-1B sponsorship is required.
Quantify your product impact before outreach
GPM roles are evaluated on cross-functional leadership and measurable outcomes. Prepare examples showing revenue impact, team scope, or product adoption metrics before applying so you stand out against candidates who don't need sponsorship.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final round
Raise the visa question after an initial positive signal, not at the very end. Asking earlier filters out employers who won't sponsor and saves time for both sides during what is already a long product interview process.
Focus on mid-to-large tech and enterprise companies
Smaller startups often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor visas confidently. Mid-size and enterprise companies in tech, fintech, and healthcare have established immigration programs and dedicated HR teams equipped to handle OPT and H-1B paperwork.
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Can I work as a Group Product Manager on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Group Product Manager positions qualify under business, computer science, or engineering degrees. Your employment must remain connected to your degree field, and your EAD card must be valid before your start date.
Do Group Product Manager roles commonly come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large technology companies. Product management is consistently among the top roles sponsored on H-1B petitions. That said, sponsorship is never guaranteed and varies by employer. Using Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for GPM jobs at companies that actively sponsor OPT and H-1B candidates.
Does a Group Product Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The role itself does not determine eligibility. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How should I handle the visa question during a GPM interview process?
Raise it after you've received a positive signal, typically after a take-home or first technical screen. Frame it factually: state your OPT expiration, whether you qualify for a STEM extension, and the H-1B timeline. Most experienced hiring managers at sponsoring companies have handled this before and appreciate directness over ambiguity late in the process.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm promoted from Product Manager to Group Product Manager?
An internal promotion doesn't affect your OPT authorization as long as the new role still relates to your degree field and you remain with the same employer. You don't need a new EAD for a title change. However, if the promotion comes with a change of employer, you must report the update to your DSO within 10 days.
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