Senior Product Manager, Grindr

Core

$118.8-180k

Salary dependent on location. Plus bonus and equity.

Mid, Senior and Expert level

Chicago

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2+ days a week in office

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

Job no longer available

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

201-500 employees

B2CMarketplaceSocialDatingMobileeCommerce

Job no longer available

$118.8-180k

Salary dependent on location. Plus bonus and equity.

Mid, Senior and Expert level

Chicago

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2+ days a week in office

201-500 employees

B2CMarketplaceSocialDatingMobileeCommerce

Company mission

To make the world where the lives of our global community are free, equal, and just.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

4–7+ years of product management experience, ideally in consumer mobile, social, or marketplace products
Proven ability to ship impactful features that improve engagement, retention, or monetization
Strong product sense and user empathy, with the ability to make thoughtful tradeoffs
Comfort working closely with engineering teams on technically complex products
Experience using data and experimentation to inform decisions and measure success
Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive alignment within a cross-functional pod
Ability to operate independently while contributing to broader team strategy
Passion for building products that serve and uplift the LGBTQ+ community
Experience working on social, messaging, feed, identity, or subscription products
Familiarity with global consumer platforms serving diverse markets
Experience improving core flows such as onboarding, engagement loops, or monetization journeys
Strong collaboration with design and research partners to deliver polished user experiences

What the job involves

Our Core product powers the essential experiences that enable connection — from discovery to identity to communication
As a Senior Product Manager, Core, you’ll own and evolve critical parts of the Grindr experience used by millions every day
You’ll work at the center of the organization, partnering closely with Engineering, Design, and Data to ship high-impact improvements that drive engagement, retention, and long-term product quality
This is an opportunity to work on complex consumer problems at global scale while helping shape the next generation of Grindr’s core experience
Own a defined Core product area end-to-end, from discovery and definition through launch and iteration
Translate company and team strategy into clear roadmaps, user stories, and measurable outcomes
Partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Data to deliver intuitive, scalable user experiences
Use qualitative research, analytics, and experimentation to identify opportunities and validate solutions
Balance short-term feature delivery with thoughtful improvements to quality, usability, and performance
Collaborate cross-functionally with Ecosystem Health, Marketing, Legal, and Customer Experience to ensure successful launches
Monitor product performance and iterate based on user behavior, feedback, and business impact
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with evolving priorities

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'd and Scruff, Grindr maintains its prominence within the market.

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 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
Community projects and charitable giving stipend to support LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations alongside Grindr for Equality
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

Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

Leadership

George Arison

(CEO)

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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