Group Product Manager, Tinder
Recommendations, Tinder LLC, f/k/a Match Group LLC
$226.5-235k
Office located in West Hollywood, CA
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$226.5-235k
Office located in West Hollywood, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Technology Management, or a related field, plus 7 years of professional experience as Product Manager, Project Manager, or any occupation/position/job title involving product management
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience, the employer will accept a Master's degree or U
- Equivalent in Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Technology Management, or a related field or related field, plus 5 years of professional experience as Product Manager, Project Manager, or any occupation/position/job title involving product management
- 5 years of professional experience with product management including leading and collaborating with the design, analytics, and development teams across web and apps
- 5 years of professional experience analyzing data to drive decisions and using data management and query platforms (including Excel, Tableau, Mode, or Advanced Analytical SQL) to find necessary data and design/ideation tools (Figma, Sketch, Figjam, or Miro)
- 5 years of professional experience assessing the impact of a feature on end-users and the platform through methods including user research, prototyping, focus groups, experimentation, and beta-testing
- 5 years of professional experience driving the development of UX design for business to consumer products producing wireframes and mockups and working collaboratively with UX design to create hi-fi designs and prototypes
- 5 years of professional experience defining metrics and making product and strategic decisions based on A/B testing or qualitative feedback
- 5 years of professional experience conceptualizing and managing direct consumer-facing features/products (Business to Consumer) built on iOS and Android for a global tech company; and 3 years of professional experience managing product and design professionals
What the job involves
- Drive innovation, definition, roadmap, and design of experiments for core recommendations and machine learning (ML) on Tinder to accelerate the growth of Tinder’s active members and paid members
- Use strong communication skills (written and verbal) to advise the team in setting goals, success metrics, and roadmaps by aligning them with the company's mission to help drive maximum impact for the company’s business while also aligning those goals with various stakeholders for the Recommendations team
- Work to better understand Tinder user problems, business priorities and opportunities to help build out better ML models, infrastructure and recommendations
- Understand the company’s business metrics that impact performance that are related to the Tinder ecosystem and guide the teams to develop a more profound product sense for what makes members more successful on Tinder while balancing revenue
- Plan and prioritize projects based on member impact, business needs and available resources
- Align the needs and priorities of features requested from teams to ensure proper vision and deliverability of the team
- Champion a balanced product development process that promotes passion and team pride and incentivizes the right behaviors that ensure the company’s vision is reached and build an innovative and expansive culture that cultivates empowerment, growth, and collaboration
- Telecommuting may be permitted
- When not telecommuting, must report to 8800 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
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 sing-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 values
- We prioritize member safety: At Tinder, our top priority is to build an authentic, equitable, and respectful community
- We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members: The best thing about Tinder is that it caters to lots of differnt people and many different types of interactions
- We encourage authenticity to nurture a trustworthy, collaborative environment: We're honest and open in all we do. Our humanity inspires us to be real with one another and to stay true to who we are, so we can feel confident interacting and collaborating with others
- We never stand still. We're inspired to build for what's next: We must constantly innovate, experiment, and learn. We strive to set a higher standard for our products, our teams, and ourselves. We eagerly seek, accept, and give feedback with cando and kindness so we can continue to grow personally and professionally
- We champion and rally behind big ideas: We empower people to think and act differently, and to be unafraid to have a strong point of view. We’re willing to risk being wrong so that we can figure out what’s right. If we aren’t creating things that make us a little bit uncomfortable, then we likely won’t make a dent in the universe
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jonathan Badeen
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.
Sean Rad
(Co-Founder)Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.
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