Grindr · 6 hours ago
Technical Product / Program Manager, Ecosystem Health
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expGrindr is the largest GBTQ+ Social App in the world, serving over 14 million users. They are seeking a Technical Product / Program Manager, Ecosystem Health to oversee moderation programs and enhance platform integrity through technical execution and collaboration with engineering and data science teams.
DatingLGBTLocation Based ServicesMobile Apps
Responsibilities
Drive Moderation Operations: Own the day-to-day performance and effectiveness of our moderation and fraud prevention systems, monitoring key metrics around fraud, spam, scams, fake accounts, harassment, and other malicious behaviors while partnering with Customer Experience to identify gaps and prioritize improvements
Build Scaled AI/ML Systems: Partner closely with our DS/ML and engineering teams to build and maintain scaled ML + GenAI based moderation tools to keep Grindr safe
Grow User Trust: Explore and deliver features as part of a broader trust and authenticity roadmap to address user and business needs including age assurance and user authenticity for a community that values discretion and privacy
Data-Driven Decision Making: Define and monitor metrics that measure fraud, risk, and ecosystem health; use data insights to proactively reduce exposure and improve user experience
Crisis & Incident Response: Support cross-functional response plans for incidents impacting platform integrity and user safety
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of product and program management experience, ideally at a consumer-facing tech company
Technical fluency: You're comfortable working directly with engineers and data scientists, discussing model performance, API integrations, system architecture, and technical tradeoffs
Hands-on execution mindset: You thrive in the details of building and operating systems, not just setting strategy
Strong analytical skills: You can work with data to diagnose problems, define success metrics, and validate that solutions are working
Familiarity with AI/ML systems is a plus — you don't need to build models yourself, but you should understand how to evaluate their performance and translate business requirements into model objectives
Cross-functional collaboration: You can influence engineering priorities, partner with legal and policy teams, and work with operations to understand real-world impact
User empathy with risk awareness: You balance protecting users with enabling authentic connection, understanding the nuances of privacy and discretion in the GBTQ+ community
Clear communication: You can explain complex technical and safety topics to diverse audiences and write crisp product requirements
Preferred
While this is a role that spans product and program management, prior experience or exposure to data science, software engineering, or other data-driven functions is highly valued
Experience in trust & safety, fraud prevention, or content moderation — you understand the challenges of fighting spam, scams, fake accounts, and abusive behavior at scale
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
Irakly Arison
Chief Executive Officer
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John North
Chief Financial Officer
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