Grindr · 8 hours ago
Senior Staff Data Engineer, Data Platform
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGrindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket, and they are looking for a Senior Staff Data Engineer to enhance their data platform. This role involves designing and developing scalable data platforms, mentoring engineers, and ensuring a seamless development experience for data scientists and ML engineers.
DatingLGBTLocation Based ServicesMobile Apps
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver scalable data platforms that enhance the developer experience for data scientists and ML engineers
Solve technical problems of the highest scope and complexity, influencing platform direction and architecture across teams
Connect tools and systems into cohesive, automated workflows that eliminate repetitive work and unlock faster experimentation
Lead implementation of core platform technologies like dbt (from the ground up), Airflow (critical), and distributed computing frameworks (Spark, Databricks, or similar)
Drive adoption of long-term, scalable solutions instead of one-off fixes
Provide mentorship for engineers on your team and across the org
Stay on top of new technologies through R&D and prototyping to continuously improve developer experience, scalability, and reliability
Ensure governance and compliance standards are met around data representation, storage, classification, and retention
Work closely with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, SREs, and Product Managers to make sure platforms and APIs meet real user needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience working with data at scale, with a strong focus on data platforms and developer experience
Expert in Python and SQL, with significant experience in distributed data systems
Hands-on experience with Airflow (must-have) and dbt (able to set up from scratch)
Strong knowledge of Spark, Databricks, or other distributed computing platforms for ML training
Experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures
Background in software engineering with a transition into data engineering preferred - able to apply SWE rigor to data platform design
Demonstrated ability to enhance developer experience - for example, building holistic automated solutions rather than one-off tables or fixes
Track record of mentorship and technical leadership at the organizational level
Familiar with data governance, classification, retention, and compliance frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, CCPA)
Benefits
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.
Company
Grindr
Grindr is a location-based social application for gay, bi, trans, queer people and other members of the LGBT community.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$793MKey Investors
Capital One
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-11-28Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2022-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
George Arison
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Shafton
VP, Business & Legal Affairs
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