Principal Data Scientist, Grindr
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$245-265k
+ Equity and bonus
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Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
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Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$245-265k
+ 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
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Operations Research and Information Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, plus two (2) years of post-baccalaureate experience as a Data Scientist or in a related position
- Experience must include analyzing, manipulating, and processing large sets of data using statistical software and programming languages Python and SQL
- Developing scalable automated data analysis workflows using Pandas; testing, validating, and reformulating machine learning models using TensorFlow and PyTorch; conducting and interpreting A/B testing using Statsig
- Presenting mathematical modeling and data analysis results using Tableau; and working with the data platform Snowflake
What the job involves
- As a Principal Data Scientist at Grindr, you will be working closely with product managers, product designers, and engineers to devise insightful metrics that guide development, design and execute novel experiments, present a data-driven viewpoint to guide key decisions, and find new avenues to drive growth through deep dive analysis
- You will have the opportunity to work on models that are deployed to production and improve quality of life for our millions of users
- You will also be an informal ambassador for the Data Science team to the rest of the organization, educating a diverse group on the many subtle aspects of utilizing data well
- You will be a member of the data organization at Grindr, which integrates data scientists, data engineers, and ML/AI engineers into a single cohesive and collaborative team
- This is a rare opportunity to learn, teach, and have an outsized impact alongside some of the top minds in the field
- Develop and implement a set of techniques and applications to transform Grindr’s raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
- Design and evaluate experiments to measure the impact of Grindr’s product changes by analyzing data across the product to uncover root causes of metric movements
- Test, validate, and reformulate models to ensure accurate prediction of outcomes and interests
- Recommend data-driven solutions to key stakeholders. Communicate results to cross-functional stakeholders to inform them of product decisions, and develop tools to scale and automate analyses, and improve productivity across the company
- Deliver oral and written presentations of the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members and identify and recommend best practices to test, validate, and reformulate models and ensure accurate prediction of outcomes of interests
- Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software
- Devise ML solutions to improve recommendations, detect spam, and better serve Grindr’s uses
- Clean and manipulate raw data using statistical software and compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained variance
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 fierce competition, Grinder remains a space for individuals to forge meaningful connections and cultivate community, all while iterating on its product - for example with its newest AI-powered premium features.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
32% employee growth in 12 months
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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