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Staff Data Scientist, Ecosystem Health

Grindr· Data/ML
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Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Chicago$180k - $240k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Staff Data Scientist (Ecosystem Health) at Grindr focused on defining metrics, running experiments, and deriving insights to improve retention and safety within the Ecosystem Health initiatives. Hybrid role based in Bay Area or Chicago with in-office presence Tue/Thu.

Responsibilities

  • Define and track key product metrics in collaboration with cross-functional partners
  • Design, run, and analyze A/B tests to evaluate the impact of new features
  • Perform data deep dives to explain trends and uncover actionable insights
  • Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and influence product decisions
  • Build dashboards and tools to help teams monitor metrics and make data-informed decisions
  • Contribute to the development of best practices within the Data Science team
  • Explore and prototype ML applications to improve product quality (e.g., recommendations, spam detection)

Qualifications

  • BS or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of industry data science experience, specifically in Trust & Safety or similar work
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis (e.g., pandas, Jupyter)
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale data
  • Solid foundation in statistics and experimental design
  • Familiarity with BI tools like Looker, Tableau, or PowerBI
  • Some exposure to big data tools like Spark is a plus

Skills

Required:Metrics definition and trackingExperiment design and analysisData storytelling and stakeholder communicationPython (pandas, Jupyter)SQLStatistics and experimental designBI tools (Looker/Tableau/PowerBI)
Nice to have:Spark (big data)

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision full premium coverage
  • Family Formation up to $300,000 in fertility and family-building support
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting
  • Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation, company bonus, and equity for every employee
  • Gender-Affirming Care with up to 90% cost coverage and related benefits
  • Time Off & Rest: Flexible vacation policy and two company-wide rest weeks per year
  • Other Benefits: Monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Grindr

The World’s Largest Social Networking App for LGBTQ People.

Grindr is the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. Download Grindr today to discover, connect to, and explore the queer world around you.

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