Data Scientist, Tinder
Integrity
$120-135k
+ ESPP
2+ days a week in office
Swipe-based dating app
Be an early applicant
Swipe-based dating app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$120-135k
+ ESPP
2+ days a week in office
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
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative field, Master’s degree or PhD with a social science background preferred
- 1-2 years of professional working experience in Data Science and/or analytics preferred
- Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau or Mode) is a plus, not required
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python or R) and applied statistical methods; experience with A/B testing is a plus
- Exposure to causal inference concepts or methods is a plus
- Ability to develop a nuanced business understanding, testable hypotheses, and significant findings from data
- Eagerness to identify and explore new product opportunities, potential improvements to our data infrastructure, and unanswered questions about member behavior
- Comfort using descriptive and inferential statistics
- Curiosity of how things work, from both a business and technical perspective
- A collaborative growth mindset with a dedication to community-based projects and partnerships
What the job involves
- As a DS I on the Integrity team, you will leverage data and automation to help Tinder solve impactful product and engineering problems such as understanding the impact of our user facing features, and creating metrics to better quantify the user experience
- Our team provides Tinder with quantification and understanding of intent, behavior, value, and the potentially complicated ways in which they all interrelate
- You will develop frameworks and models for how data should be leveraged in decision making and be a key stakeholder in delivering quantitative tools
- An effective DS I at Tinder must have a passion and aptitude for turning sophisticated problems into concrete hypotheses that can be answered through meticulous data analysis and A/B testing
- You must be able to disseminate findings and recommendations to a variety of partners across the organization via presentations, reports, and dashboards
- In this role, your insights will influence the performance of our business, the experience of our members, and the direction of analytics at Tinder
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Policy to support Integrity initiatives through data analysis, experimentation, and measurement
- Analyze user behavior related to Integrity and safety initiatives to inform product decisions. Proactively monitor product performance and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve user experience
- Design and analyze experiments or quasi-experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate the impact of Integrity-related features
- Develop and maintain dashboards and monitoring tools to track key safety and risk metrics
- Produce clear, data-driven insights and recommendations, and communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders
- Support the evolution of metrics and measurement frameworks for Integrity products under guidance from senior team members
- Contribute to improving data quality, pipelines, and analytical infrastructure related to trust and safety use cases
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 revolutionized 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 capitalize 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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