Staff Software Engineer, Grindr
Backend
$190-254k
Offers equity and bonus
More information about location
Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
Open for applications
Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$190-254k
Offers equity and bonus
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make the world where the lives of our global community are free, equal, and just.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer and contributing to Backend Systems (Service APIs, Data Processing, Messaging Services)
- Experience designing and implementing large-scale systems for high load and data consistency in a microservice-based architecture
- Experience designing systems that make heavy and efficient use of Cloud Service, AWS preferred
- Passionate about testing software and systems
- Deep understanding of concurrency concepts and trade-offs
- You love figuring things out and understanding how they work end-to-end
- Experience with the JVM and at least one JVM language such as Java, Kotlin, and Scala. Experience designing and product ionizing large-scale distributed systems
Desirable
- Experience developing Production systems using Kotlin, Postgres and Kafka
- Experience in mentoring / skilling up less experienced developers
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an experienced Backend Engineer who is passionate about building, testing, deploying, and working closely with the Product team to deliver new features
- You will have the opportunity to solve challenging problems, work with the latest systems, collaborate with a kind and capable team, and contribute meaningfully
- You’ll join a backend team of 10+ engineers working on key features that support millions of active users daily
- Leading projects and other engineers to implement new features and coordinate closely with the product and design teams
- Own the design and development of Grindr’s backend services in a stable and scalable microservices architecture
- Work with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers to refine feature design and functionality
- Optimize key pieces of Grindr's platform using tools like Redis, Postgres, and Kafka on AWS services
- Innovate by guiding data-driven decisions to adopt new technologies, architectures, and workflow
- Maintain high availability of the Grindr platform by leveraging distributed systems and infrastructure engineering, while playing a key role in optimizations, cost reduction, and incident management
- Help guide and mentor team members through pairing sessions, code reviews, and architecture reviews
Our take
Grindr stands out as one of the foremost dating platforms, recognized for its role in fostering connections within the LGBT+ community. Initially conceived as a dating app tailored to gay men - an innovative concept at its inception - the company has evolved to embrace a broader spectrum of identities, proudly positioning itself as "the world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people".
Offering a complimentary version alongside premium subscription tiers like "Grindr Xtra" and "Grindr Unlimited", Grindr follows the familiar model of many social and dating applications, Despite facing competition from platforms such as Jack'd and Scruff, Grindr maintains its prominence within the market.
In the dynamic landscape of digital connections, Grindr's evolution from a niche dating service to a comprehensive LGBT+ networking hub underscores its enduring relevance. As it navigates the challenges of fierce competition, Grinder remains a pivotal space for individuals to forge meaningful connections and cultivate community within the LGBT+ space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2016
$93m
LATE VC
Total funding: $93m
Company benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
- 401k Matching (up to 6%)
- Flexible PTO, sick-time, holidays, and two company wide shut-down weeks + an annual travel and leisure stipend
- Equity for all employees
- Monthly lifestyle stipend for food and wellness as well as fully catered onsite breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Community projects and charitable giving stipend to support LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations alongside Grindr for Equality
- Gender Affirmation Fund for transgender and gender non-conforming employees
- Queer-inclusive health benefits including LGBTQ consultative healthcare and expanded HRT shipped directly to employees in eligible states
- Monthly commuter stipend to get you to and from the office on in-person collaboration days
Company HQ
Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
George Arison
(CEO)Former Product Manager at Google. They are a founding member of Shift. They took over the role of CEO at Grindr from Jeff Bonforte in October 2022.
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