Grindr
Grindr
Grindr is a social networking and dating platform built primarily for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. Through its mobile and web experiences, the company helps people discover profiles, chat, and build connections using free and subscription-based features, including XTRA and Unlimited. Grindr also supports community engagement through educational resources, help content, and advocacy initiatives, while offering advertising and in-app purchasing capabilities.

Staff iOS Software Engineer at Grindr (Hybrid)

Lead iOS engineering for Grindr’s monetization, subscription, and experimentation products. Modernize Swift architecture for a mobile app serving millions of LGBTQ+ users.

Description

  • Partner with cross-functional teammates across time zones to improve the Grindr app
  • Manage several work streams while applying strategic thinking in ambiguous situations
  • Use A/B testing and real-time observability to inform technology, architecture, and workflow decisions
  • Strengthen the team’s technical capabilities and adoption of new tools and practices
  • Design and deliver A/B tests for core monetization capabilities
  • Modernize the iOS technology stack
  • Collaborate with backend and Android engineers to shape the future of Grindr’s core product
  • Maintain and advance software architecture for present and future requirements
  • Build innovative consumer mobile experiences that support the product roadmap
  • Take ownership of initiatives and drive organizational change

Requirements

  • Six or more years of experience developing complex iOS applications
  • Technical expertise that enables individual contributors to be creative and innovative
  • Background in product leadership and technical decision-making
  • Ability to weigh product priorities against engineering tradeoffs
  • Experience partnering with business stakeholders from the C-suite and VP level through broader teams
  • Capacity to contribute substantially to code while mentoring engineers on long-term initiatives
  • Strong applied knowledge of software engineering practices and design patterns, including MVVM, Coordinator, one-way data flow, modular architecture, performance optimization, and metrics
  • Experience designing architecture at scale
  • Experience working with technology stacks beyond mobile
  • Strong command of Swift, SwiftUI, FactoryKit, and Swift Concurrency

Benefits

  • Full employee medical, dental, and vision coverage with partial dependent coverage
  • Up to $300,000 for fertility and family-building support, including IVF, surrogacy, egg freezing, and adoption
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% match and immediate vesting
  • Bonus and equity provided to every employee
  • Gender-affirming care covering up to 90% of costs, plus Included Health access and monthly HRT stipends
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Two company-wide rest weeks each year
  • Monthly allowances for mobile service, internet, wellness, food, and commuting
  • Breakfast and lunch

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