Grindr

This is a hybrid role based in our Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York offices and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What’s so interesting about this role?

Grindr (NYSE: GRND) is the largest LGBTQ+ Social App in the world, used by over 14M+ monthly users in nearly every country in the world. We are a fundamental part of the global LGBTQ+ community and are a pillar in gay culture. As a Staff Product Manager at Grindr, you will play a critical role in shaping and enhancing our leading LGBTQ+ social networking platform. You will be responsible for driving product strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative products, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and make a meaningful impact. You’ll join at a pivotal moment in Grindr’s journey as we scale new verticals and reimagine the ways we serve our community.

What’s the job?

• Partner with engineering, design, data science, marketing, and legal to deliver intuitive, impactful features at scale.
• Own end-to-end product development - from 0→1 concepts to launch and iteration.
• Operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and visibility.
• Conduct market research, gather user feedback, and analyze data to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features, establish project timelines, and ensure successful product delivery.
• Monitor key product metrics and performance indicators, conduct A/B tests, and iterate on features to optimize user experiences.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to drive product innovation.

What we'll love about you

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 6-10+ years of proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in a consumer-facing mobile app or web platform that has scaled globally.
• Strong understanding of product management methodologies, including market research, ideation, user testing, and agile development.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to inform product decisions.
• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and making a positive impact in the LGBTQ+ community.

We’ll really swoon if you have

• Experience with mobile app development or web-based platforms.
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of LGBTQ+ community dynamics and needs.
• Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative product development.

What you'll love about us

• Mission and Impact: Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.
• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
• Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.

About Grindr

With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.

Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.

Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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