Grindr · 1 week ago
Head of Privacy
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$219K/yr - $337K/yr
10+ years expGrindr is seeking a strategic, hands-on privacy executive to lead our Privacy function. You will own and mature our privacy program and ensure responsible use of AI across our products and company overall.
DatingLGBTLocation Based ServicesMobile Apps
Responsibilities
Lead and evolve our privacy program, including operationalizing privacy by design and default, to enable Grindr’s continued growth through privacy-protective innovation, partnering closely with our Product, Engineer, Ads, and other teams
Guide the company to ensure compliance with and manage risk under global privacy, data security, and AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, U.S. state AI laws), including training, auditing and reporting
Partner with our Data and Cybersecurity team leaders to manage and enhance our data governance program
Support privacy-related litigation and manage our response to data subject requests, privacy incidents, and regulatory inquiries
Conduct risk assessment related to data processing and lead incident response protocols related to data breach or privacy incidents
Report to our VP of Legal and serve as a member of Grindr’s Legal, Privacy and Global Affairs leadership team
Manage and mentor our privacy team while also contributing to day-to-day privacy work
Represent Grindr externally and drive internal company-wide education and awareness efforts on privacy and AI topics
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant experience, including as a Head of Privacy or Chief Privacy Officer, Deputy CPO, or Senior Privacy Counsel
Significant experience counseling on privacy and data protection at a product-driven technology company, serving at least millions of users
Deep knowledge of global privacy laws and emerging AI regulations, including familiarity with the legal landscape around algorithmic transparency and automated decision-making
Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to provide clear, pragmatic guidance in ambiguous or fast-moving situations
Comfortable leading strategy and contributing hands-on execution in a fast-moving, dynamic, high-performing environment
JD required from an accredited law school and active bar membership
Preferred
Have experience building privacy programs from the ground up
Have first-hand experience with privacy regulatory investigations, incident response management, breach reporting and managing a global privacy program
Previously worked in-house at a global company, preferably in the technology sector
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.
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (10)
2023 (5)
2022 (2)
2021 (7)
2020 (7)
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
Irakly Arison
Chief Executive Officer
J
John North
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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