Our Mission
As humans, there are few things more exciting than meeting someone new. At Tinder, we’re inspired by the challenge of keeping the magic of human connection alive. With tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, 2+ billion swipes per day, 20+ million matches per day, and a presence in 190+ countries, our reach is expansive—and rapidly growing.
We work together to solve complex problems. Behind the simplicity of every match, we think deeply about human relationships, behavioral science, network economics, AI and ML, online and real-world safety, cultural nuances, loneliness, love, sex, and more.
Our Values
• Member Safety: Our top priority is to build an authentic, equitable, and respectful community
• Diversity: We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members
• Authenticity + Collaboration: We encourage authenticity to nurture a trustworthy, collaborative environment
• Big Ideas: We champion and rally behind big ideas, empowering people to think and act differently and to be unafraid of having a strong point of view
• Innovation: We never stand still; we’re inspired to build for what’s next, and we must constantly innovate, experiment, and learn
Tinder empowers users around the world to create new connections that otherwise might never have been possible! We build products that bring people together and are a small team focusing on individual responsibility and rapid development. We are looking for a Sr. Director of Product, Data to join our team.
As Sr. Director of Product, Data you will join an experienced team of product leaders within Tinder. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you will be responsible for leading Tinder’s data systems, and ensuring their integrity, compliance and supporting tools and systems for our Analysts and Product Managers.
You will ensure compliance on our data practices and supporting infrastructure, while continuing to advance our analytics systems that enable our teams to improve member experiences through robust quantitative tooling. The team is a group of service oriented, low ego, and high functioning multi-functional team of Engineers, Product Managers, and Analysts that want to make an outsize impact by turbocharging the efforts of every other product team in the company.
Where you’ll work: This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in San Francisco, CA.
In this role, you will:
- Learn the dynamics of the Tinder team and business, and develop a deep understanding of the needs of our consumers - both internal and external
- Lead and develop the Product team that runs data and tools at Tinder, creating and leading performant data organizations, handling data delivery and analytics tools, data warehousing and data lakes
- In this role, you will be responsible for all areas of the data lifecycle across the enterprise, including data strategy, data architecture, data supply chain management, data governance, business analytics and insights, and data science, by understanding compliance requirements and Tinder’s business needs
- You will operate data platforms with consistent, reliable, quality data, in compliance with security and regulatory policies
- Collaborate with Tinder feature teams to anticipate their needs, and help Tinder make strategic technology bets to position itself for world-class stability, agility and delivery. Partnering closely with Analytics, Product Managers, ML Engineers and Data Engineers
- Develop a comprehensive roadmap to deliver on these bets with clearly prioritized results and achievements
- Communicate your roadmap, strategic bets and results, as appropriate, to a spectrum of audiences, from team members, PM peers and executives
- Deliver QoQ results from your roadmap, and orchestrate the adoption of new features, processes, and tools across the organization
- Act as the liaison for Legal, Compliance, Engineering and Business Partners to ensure regulator requirements are met while enabling product capabilities and operability
- A self-starter: You have a bias towards action and are able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment
- Analytical: You let data win arguments, and you’re equally comfortable answering your own questions using analytics tools or collaborating with data analytics
- Steadfast: You roll up your sleeves and go above and beyond to make things successful
- A problem solver: You can independently translate high-level goals into impactful plans
- Influential: You can rally other teams to your cause, and optimally marshall the resources of the broader organization to complete important initiatives
- 10+ years of data leadership in a fast-growing consumer tech, full-stack SaaS, or consulting business
- 8+ years proven experience leading large scale data systems and data sets
- Experience implementing data protection and security policies and controls
- 5 years leading, mentoring, and developing other PMs, and building structure for teams to improve their processes and outcomes
- Master's or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics or Analytic, MBA preferred
- Experience defining metrics and making product and strategic decisions based on A/B testing and/or qualitative feedback
- The ability to assess the impact of a feature not only on end-users but also the platform it’s being built for
- Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days
- Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage100%
- 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents), family forming benefits, and Milk Stork, which provides access to breast milk shipping for business travel, surrogacy, and employee relocation
- Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development
- Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, BetterHelp, and Insight Timer; paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
- $500 work-from-home stipend to set you up for remote work
- Free subscription to Tinder Gold
Commitment to Inclusion
At Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei
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