Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Android

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Grindr

Grindr

201-500 employees

Social networking app for LGBTQ individuals

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$171k - $229kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior, Expert

Palo Alto, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Android Development
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience building complex Android applications with deep expertise in Kotlin and Coroutines
  • Strong practical knowledge of software engineering best practices and design patterns such as MVVM, Coordinator, one-way data flow, modular architecture, performance optimization & metrics
  • Experience with Architecture at scale and have worked with different tech stacks outside of mobile
  • Ability to take ownership and implement change across the organization
  • Well-built technical experience that inspires individual contributors' creativity and innovation
  • Experience with product leadership and technical decision-making
  • Ability to work closely with various levels of business stakeholders, from the c-suite, VP level, and down
  • Ability to jump into the code on a deep level and contribute to long-term initiatives by mentoring the team
  • Experience working with Coroutine Flows, dependency injection frameworks
  • Systematic ways to refactor legacy code and provide effective proposals to relevant stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Working collaboratively with a brilliant cross-functional, cross-timezone team to make Grindr the best app it can be for its users
  • Able to work across multiple work streams and use ambiguity as an opportunity for high-level thinking
  • Create innovation by guiding data-driven decisions to adopt new technologies, architectures, and workflow
  • Elevate your team's technical proficiency; help your team adopt new tools and ways of working
  • Using the latest Android technologies to evolve and maintain the software architecture for current and future needs in order to develop highly innovative, consumer-facing mobile products while supporting the product roadmap

Grindr connects gay, bi, trans, and queer individuals through a social networking app that uses location-based technology. Launched in 2009, it serves millions of users worldwide, providing a platform for social interaction, dating, and networking specifically for the LGBTQ community. Unlike other dating apps, Grindr focuses solely on this demographic, creating a safe and inclusive environment. The app generates revenue through advertisements, premium subscriptions like Grindr Unlimited, and in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience. Beyond dating, Grindr engages with social issues and offers resources related to sexual health and safety, aiming to expand its influence within the community.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$90.5M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI 'wingman' feature could enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Partnerships with LGBTQ organizations expand influence in emerging markets.
  • HIV self-test kit program positions Grindr as a health initiative leader.

What critics are saying

  • Union-busting allegations could harm Grindr's reputation and employee relations.
  • AI 'wingman' may raise privacy concerns due to data collection.
  • Involvement in sensitive regions could expose Grindr to political backlash.

What makes Grindr unique

  • Grindr is the largest social networking app for the LGBTQ community.
  • The app offers location-based technology for real-time connections among users.
  • Grindr for Equality engages users in social action and advocacy initiatives.

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