Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Grindr

$300-380k

+ Equity and company bonus program

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Airflow

Tensorflow

Spark

Snowflake

PyTorch

Keras

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA / San Francisco, CA)

Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people

Be an early applicant

Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people

201-500 employees

B2CMarketplaceSocialDatingMobileeCommerce

Be an early applicant

$300-380k

+ Equity and company bonus program

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Airflow

Tensorflow

Spark

Snowflake

PyTorch

Keras

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA / San Francisco, CA)

201-500 employees

B2CMarketplaceSocialDatingMobileeCommerce

Company mission

To connect queer people with one another and the world.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

10+ years of experience building ML systems with a focus on 0-to-1 system development, platform-scale architecture, and creating new capabilities from scratch. Experience with recommendation systems or similar is a plus
Proven ability to deliver at scale, with fluency in Python and popular ML frameworks
A scrappy mindset—you tackle messy challenges head-on and get real results
Experience using data and deployment technologies (Snowflake, Airflow, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Spark, PySpark)
Experience building machine/deep learning models with at least one common framework such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, or Keras
Experience with any public cloud environment - AWS, GCP or Databricks

Desirable

Expertise in building and maintaining LLM workflows for nuanced, human-driven tasks
A track record of leading the development of recommendation platforms that hit the mark for diverse user needs
Thrives in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment with lots of cross-functional collaboration
A proven history of setting technical direction, driving adoption of ML systems across organizations, and owning products end-to-end from early-stage concept to full-scale rollout

What the job involves

Architect and oversee large-scale recommendation systems to serve millions, balancing performance and innovation
Leverage the latest LLMs to process vast conversation data and enhance user connections
Prototype, iterate, and ship production-ready ML solutions that solve real problems for our user
Provide technical leadership across teams, collaborating with engineering, data science and product teams to turn bold ideas into tangible results
Evaluate, influence, and integrate emerging AI tools and techniques at an organizational level to keep Grindr’s tech stack ahead of the curve

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

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 HQ

West Hollywood, Los Angeles

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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