Staff Data Scientist, Ecosystem Health

About The Team

Grindr is an AI-native platform powering how millions of gay people connect globally. With 15M+ monthly users, 130B+ annual messages, and a team of fewer than 200, we move fast, stay lean, and tackle technical problems at a scale few companies ever see.

About The Job

As a Staff Data Scientist (Ecosystem Health) at Grindr, you’ll partner closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define meaningful metrics, design and analyze experiments, and uncover insights that inform product development for the Ecosystem Health initiatives.

Role Requirements

• 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

Benefits And Perks

• Health, Dental & Vision Full premium coverage for you. Partial coverage for dependents.
• Family Formation Up to $300,000 in fertility and family-building support, covering IVF, surrogacy, egg freezing, and adoption.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting.
• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation, company bonus, and equity for every employee.
• Gender-Affirming Care : Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
• Time Off & Rest Flexible vacation policy. Two company-wide rest weeks per year.
• Other Benefits: Monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch