Staff Product Manager, Tinder
Chemistry
$235-240k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Swipe-based dating app
Be an early applicant
Swipe-based dating app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$235-240k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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
- An excellent product sense that lets you solve user problems effectively
- At least 5+ years of product management experience, with a preference for those working in consumer social
- Experience shipping mobile products from inception to launch – if you’re a founder or early employee who has gone from 0 to 1 that’s a big plus
- A strong command of data and analytics
- An interest and understanding of broader cultural trends, including AI usage
- Curiosity and empathy for our youngest users who may be just getting started on their dating journeys
- A demonstrated ability to execute cross-functionally
- Excellent communication skills not reliant on LLMs
- Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer
What the job involves
- As the Product Team Lead (PTL) for Chemistry, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of one of Tinder’s most important AI-driven surfaces and help define the future of dating online
- You will work at the intersection of product, design, ML, trust & safety, and growth to deliver meaningful improvements to match quality and real-world outcomes
- Own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for Chemistry, from ideation to launch to iteration
- Translate product vision into clear narratives, wireframes, and prototypes to gather feedback and drive alignment
- Partner closely with design to deliver production-ready mocks and assets
- Collaborate with ML and engineering teams to ship AI-powered features at scale
- Work with user research to deeply understand target demographics, user needs, and pain points
- Synthesize qualitative insights and product analytics to make data-informed decisions
- Partner cross-functionally with revenue, trust & safety, legal, marketing, and research teams to balance competing priorities
- Ideate and support marketing campaigns
- Ensure responsible use of AI, with strong attention to user trust, privacy, and consent
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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