Senior Director of Product, Tinder
Data
$275-295k
3 days a week in office
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$275-295k
3 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
- A self-starter: You have a bias towards action and are able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment
- Analytical: You let data win arguments, and you’re equally comfortable answering your own questions using analytics tools or collaborating with data analytics
- Steadfast: You roll up your sleeves and go above and beyond to make things successful
- A problem solver: You can independently translate high-level goals into impactful plans
- Influential: You can rally other teams to your cause, and optimally marshall the resources of the broader organization to complete important initiatives
- 10+ years of data leadership in a fast-growing consumer tech, full-stack SaaS, or consulting business
- 8+ years proven experience leading large scale data systems and data sets
- Experience implementing data protection and security policies and controls
- 5 years leading, mentoring, and developing other PMs, and building structure for teams to improve their processes and outcomes
- Master's or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics or Analytic, MBA preferred
- Experience defining metrics and making product and strategic decisions based on A/B testing and/or qualitative feedback
- The ability to assess the impact of a feature not only on end-users but also the platform it’s being built for
What the job involves
- As Sr. Director of Product, Data you will join an experienced team of product leaders within Tinder
- Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you will be responsible for leading Tinder’s data systems, and ensuring their integrity, compliance and supporting tools and systems for our Analysts and Product Managers
- You will ensure compliance on our data practices and supporting infrastructure, while continuing to advance our analytics systems that enable our teams to improve member experiences through robust quantitative tooling
- The team is a group of service oriented, low ego, and high functioning multi-functional team of Engineers, Product Managers, and Analysts that want to make an outsize impact by turbocharging the efforts of every other product team in the company
- Learn the dynamics of the Tinder team and business, and develop a deep understanding of the needs of our consumers - both internal and external
- Lead and develop the Product team that runs data and tools at Tinder, creating and leading performant data organizations, handling data delivery and analytics tools, data warehousing and data lakes
- In this role, you will be responsible for all areas of the data lifecycle across the enterprise, including data strategy, data architecture, data supply chain management, data governance, business analytics and insights, and data science, by understanding compliance requirements and Tinder’s business needs
- You will operate data platforms with consistent, reliable, quality data, in compliance with security and regulatory policies
- Collaborate with Tinder feature teams to anticipate their needs, and help Tinder make strategic technology bets to position itself for world-class stability, agility and delivery. Partnering closely with Analytics, Product Managers, ML Engineers and Data Engineers
- Develop a comprehensive roadmap to deliver on these bets with clearly prioritized results and achievements
- Communicate your roadmap, strategic bets and results, as appropriate, to a spectrum of audiences, from team members, PM peers and executives
- Deliver QoQ results from your roadmap, and orchestrate the adoption of new features, processes, and tools across the organization
- Act as the liaison for Legal, Compliance, Engineering and Business Partners to ensure regulator requirements are met while enabling product capabilities and operability
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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