Director of Product Management, Tinder
Chat
$216-255k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
3 days a week in office
Swipe-based dating app
Posted today
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Posted today
$216-255k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
3 days a week in office
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
- 8+ years of product management experience, including leadership roles in high-growth consumer tech
- A strong track record of building and scaling consumer-facing products; experience in consumer social is a strong plus
- Proven success delivering mobile-first experiences with high user engagement and UX quality
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity and high-stakes execution
- Strong product instincts and the ability to balance strategic vision with executional detail
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams and levels
- Demonstrated ability to drive business outcomes, not just deliver features—with metrics to support your impact
What the job involves
- Tinder is on a mission to spark connections around the world. As part of this mission, we’re looking for a Director of Product to lead the Chat team, responsible for the post-match user experience
- This role will shape how matched users interact and move toward meaningful conversations and real-life connections. Areas of ownership include the “It’s a Match” screen, Match List, Chat, Post-Match Profile, and select Trust & Safety features like “Are You Sure” and “Does This Bother You.”
- This is a highly strategic and visible role that will define the long-term vision for Tinder’s post-match experience while also driving execution across key product surfaces
- Lead product strategy, execution, and roadmap development for Tinder’s post-match surfaces
- Drive innovation in how matches transition into conversations and real-world dates
- Define the long-term product vision in partnership with cross-functional leads across design, engineering, analytics, and Trust & Safety
- Champion high-quality delivery of impactful, user-centered features that enhance safety and deepen engagement
- Manage and mentor PMs, contributing to team culture and development
- Navigate technical and organizational complexity with pragmatism, clarity, and decisiveness
- Align the Chat team’s work to company-wide priorities and metrics
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 HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
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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