Staff Data Scientist, Grindr
$168-198k
+ Bonus and equity
More information about location
2 days a week in office
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
$168-198k
+ Bonus and equity
More information about location
2 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To connect queer people with one another and the world.
Role
Who you are
- BS or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of industry data science experience
- Experience effectively communicating & collaborating with non-technical stakeholders
- A deep understanding of the “why” behind your work, not just the how
- Strong Python skills in data analysis using pandas and Jupyter Notebook
- Experience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries on large data sets
- A strong background in inferential statistics, especially in an experimentation setting (hypothesis testing, power analysis, experimental design)
- Experience with different data analytics and BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, or Snowflake
- Experience in big data technologies like Spark
Desirable
- A machine learning background with an understanding of when ML is the right tool and the subtle science of creating models that function well in the real world would be a nice to have
- You have excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills with the ability to define and communicate the “big picture” to key stakeholders at various levels and technical understanding
- Experience with Amplitude would be nice-to-have
What the job involves
- As a Staff Data Scientist at Grindr, you will be working closely with product managers, product designers, and engineers to devise insightful metrics, design experiments, apply your statistical expertise to guide key decisions, and build visualizations
- 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 unintuitive aspects of data science
- You will be a member of the data organization at Grindr, which integrates data scientists, analysts, and 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
- Extract actionable insights from broad, open-ended questions
- Design and evaluate experiments to measure the impact of product changes
- Analyze data from across the product to uncover the root causes of metric movements
- Communicate results to cross-functional stakeholders to inform product decisions
- Develop tools to scale and automate analyses, improving productivity across the company
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members + identify and recommend best practices
- Apply an engineering mindset: minimize complexity while maximizing utility & maintainability
- Be part of building our future state, devising ML solutions to improve recommendations, detect spam, and better serve our users
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'ds and Scruff, Grindr maintains its prominence within the market. However, the platform has encountered significant scrutiny regarding users' privacy, an issue that continues to spark controversy and debate.
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 privacy concerns amidst 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
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
- Workshops, community projects, and legendary company parties
- 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 values
- Authentically Queer: Diverse, sex-positive, grounded in and advocating for the queer community
- 0 Feet Away: We’re our users, and our users are at the center of everything we do
- Looking for Right Now: Working together, inclined to action, making moves right now for a better future
- Into Exploration: Exploring ourselves, our identities, our communities, and the world
Company HQ
West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Articles
Leadership
George Arison
(CEO, not founder)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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