Data Science, Tinder
Growth
$135-155k
Plus Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Salary dependent on location
More information about location
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$135-155k
Plus Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Salary dependent on location
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- The Growth Data Science team is looking for curious individuals excited to drive data-informed decision-making at Tinder
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, Master’s degree, or PhD with a social science background preferred. 2-4 years of professional working experience in Data Science and/or analytics
- Experience with SQL, data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau or Mode), and A/B testing is required
- Familiarity with Python/R, using descriptive and inferential statistics, and machine learning models
- Ability to develop a nuanced business understanding, testable hypotheses, and significant findings from data
- Ability to present data, actionable insights, technical concepts, and approaches to technical and non-technical audiences
- Curiosity about how things work, from both a business and technical perspective, could result in identifying and exploring new product opportunities, potential improvements to our data infrastructure, and deepening our understanding of member behavior
- Proactive collaborator skilled in engaging with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Machine Learning) to influence decision-making, confidently voicing concerns and alternative perspectives
- Ability to prioritize time across multiple projects and communicate timelines
What the job involves
- We are a strategic partner to the Product team, and will be using our comprehensive datasets to develop experiments, understand metrics, develop automated reports, and generate exploratory insights to guide our business solutions
- These insights are key in both the performance of our business and the experience of our members
- This role has the opportunity to work on either the User Growth or Growth Platform teams within the Data Science Team
- The User Growth team focuses on validating greenspace hypotheses and optimizing the core experience through growth levers and personalization, while the Growth Platform team focuses on optimizing and scaling messaging strategy through strategic channels and personalization
- We will work closely with you to define what team would be the best match
- Drive rigorous testing to validate hypotheses and guide business decisions
- Find the “story” in the data and readily share insights with product, engineering, and design as well as at a company level
- Be an authority with a point of view for the organization, using data to constantly challenge and reshape our current understanding of customer behavior and business performance
- Derive and communicate data-driven recommendations regarding both the prioritization of potential product/marketing initiatives and the performance of current initiatives
- Define and operationalize the detailed tracking of company-wide, team-specific, and product-specific performance metrics via rollout tables, dashboards, and automated reporting
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sign-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionised the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalise on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
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