This is a hybrid role based in our Los Angeles or San Francisco office and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What’s so interesting about this role?

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 in the LGBTQ+ community.

What’s the job?

Define and execute the product roadmap, aligning with the company’s strategic goals and user needs.
Lead cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and data analytics, to successfully deliver product initiatives from ideation to launch.
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.
8+ years of proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in a consumer-facing mobile app or web platform.
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-centred design principles and methodologies.
Knowledge of LGBTQ+ community dynamics and needs.
Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative product development.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex challenges.

What you’ll love about us

Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. 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

Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. 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.

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Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.

Bay Area Base Pay Range

$217,000—$255,000 USD

Los Angeles Base Pay Range

$201,000—$236,000 USD

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