Senior Product Manager, Tinder
Tinder Profiles
$175-200k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Office located in Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CA
Swipe-based dating app
Open for applications
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$175-200k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Office located in Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, 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
- A minimum of 5+ years of product management in a high growth consumer tech companyStrong product intuition and UX design sensibilities, with a desire to discover and fulfill the needs of users
- Working knowledge of design tools like Figma and experience with wireframing / whiteboarding
- Proven track record of launching and managing product features that drive a meaningful impact for the users and business across platforms (iOS, Android, and Web).Experience delivering products from conception to launch by collaborating with multiple stakeholders
- Experience defining metrics and data analysis to make product and strategic decisions based on A/B testing and/or qualitative feedback
- Strong analytical and design aptitude, with experience working with ML/AI teams to drive solutions. The ability to assess the impact of a feature not only on end users but also the platform it’s being built for
- The ability to anticipate risks early in the product lifecycle to formulate comprehensive mitigation plans
- Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems with structured approaches
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication to non-technical and technical audiences to communicate complex ideas simply and creatively
- Great teammate with deep product management experience that is an expert communicator, coordinator and collaborator that can work cross functionally
- Effective communication skills, including strong listening, verbal, and written abilities
What the job involves
- As a Sr PM on Core team, you will join an experienced team of Product leaders within the Core Pillar at Tinder, and will be reporting directly to the Director of Product Management
- The Core team is responsible for overseeing and driving innovation across our Profile, Discovery and Chat experiences that connect our members
- This is an incredibly high impact role and you will have the opportunity to shape how millions of people present themselves to find meaningful connections
- Lead, influence, and take responsibility for the strategy, outcomes, and execution of the Core Profile roadmap
- Develop strategies and experiences to inspire creation of highly relevant Profile content so that users can better express themselves to potential matches
- Build out infrastructure that continues to display the right content at the right time so that people can spark new connections more easily
- Collaborate with our engineering, machine learning, data science and design teams to solve core user problems and drive business results
- Define the requirements, design, and delivery of user-facing features to create best in class experiences to help drive self expression leading to increased ecosystem impact within Tinder
- Balance inputs from a wide variety of stakeholders with members & business needs to make informed trade-off decisions
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as Marketing, Member Experience, Creative, Legal, Privacy, and X-Product teams, to amplify the impact and drive high quality strong execution
- Gather insights from Consumer/UX Research and data analysis to inform decision-making
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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