Senior Product Manager, Tinder
User Growth
$180-200k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
2 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA )
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$180-200k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
2 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA )
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- If you are passionate about creating user-centric solutions that demonstrate innovative approaches to solve complex problems, we want to hear from you!
- 5+ years of product management experience in a high growth consumer tech company
- Strong product intuition and UX design sensibilities, with a keen focus on fulfilling and anticipating user needs
- Proven track record of launching and managing product features that drive significant user growth and business impact
- Experience in defining metrics and performing data analysis to make informed product decisions based on A/B testing and qualitative feedback. SQL skills are a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address new user growth challenges and business needs
- Ability to assess the impact of features on both users and the platform, considering long-term scalability and performance
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas simply and creatively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborative spirit and deep product management expertise, capable of working cross-functionally and rallying teams around shared goals
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to join our User Growth team
- Our User Growth team is empowered to make dynamic changes to enhance the Tinder experience for our members
- We use a high degree of autonomy, analytics, and quick testing to refine and expand our product offerings
- We are focused on creating highly relevant and engaging content and features that enhance user interaction and success on the platform
- This team is dedicated to enhancing the core experience to make users more successful during their Tinder journey and to keep ahead of emerging market trends
- You will drive initiatives that not only refine the existing features but also explore new ways to engage users and enter new markets
- Drive product vision and strategy, from conception to launch, focusing on enhancing user engagement and satisfaction while aligning with Tinder’s business goals
- Lead the development of products that explore new market trends and user behaviors, utilizing insights to create compelling user growth opportunities
- Own the product lifecycle from initial conception to launch: defining product requirements, crafting wireframes, writing specs, and working closely with Engineering and Design to build, design, and launch features
- Develop a deep understanding of user behavior by conducting research, data analysis, and usability testing specifically targeted at identifying growth opportunities
- Collaborate with partners across the organization, communicate product vision, understand and prioritize needs, and serve as a strong advocate for the User Growth team
- Manage and iterate on products in light of observed performance, competitive positioning, and emerging user needs
- Developing strategies to enhance user interaction and retention through innovative product features
- Creating and implementing features that align with emerging market trends to attract and retain users
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sing-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
42% female employees
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company values
- We prioritize member safety: At Tinder, our top priority is to build an authentic, equitable, and respectful community
- We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members: The best thing about Tinder is that it caters to lots of differnt people and many different types of interactions
- We encourage authenticity to nurture a trustworthy, collaborative environment: We're honest and open in all we do. Our humanity inspires us to be real with one another and to stay true to who we are, so we can feel confident interacting and collaborating with others
- We never stand still. We're inspired to build for what's next: We must constantly innovate, experiment, and learn. We strive to set a higher standard for our products, our teams, and ourselves. We eagerly seek, accept, and give feedback with cando and kindness so we can continue to grow personally and professionally
- We champion and rally behind big ideas: We empower people to think and act differently, and to be unafraid to have a strong point of view. We’re willing to risk being wrong so that we can figure out what’s right. If we aren’t creating things that make us a little bit uncomfortable, then we likely won’t make a dent in the universe
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
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Founders
Jonathan Badeen
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.
Sean Rad
(Co-Founder)Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.
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