Staff Full Stack Engineer

About the role

Set the technical direction for Grindr's moderation systems — architect, build, and deliver applications and services that span the full stack and work seamlessly across devices
Be the point person for the React tools that enable our human moderators and its associated backend
Maintain existing third-party integrations and develop new integrations as we pivot to being AI first
Raise the engineering bar across the team — mentor engineers, lead code reviews with empathy, and influence how the broader org thinks about web architecture, performance, and reliability
Lead the integration of AI into how we build and operate the web stack — from developer tooling to product features

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for Grindr's moderation systems — architect, build, and deliver applications and services that span the full stack and work seamlessly across devices
• Be the point person for the React tools that enable our human moderators and its associated backend
• Maintain existing third-party integrations and develop new integrations as we pivot to being AI first
• Raise the engineering bar across the team — mentor engineers, lead code reviews with empathy, and influence how the broader org thinks about web architecture, performance, and reliability
• Lead the integration of AI into how we build and operate the web stack — from developer tooling to product features

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep production experience across both front-end and back-end systems
• Expert-level proficiency building user interfaces with React, including a strong grasp of modern web performance, state management, and accessibility
• Strong back-end experience in at least one modern language (Java, Kotlin, Node.js, Python, or Go) and the judgment to make architectural decisions that scale
• Hands-on experience operating cloud-native systems on AWS or GCP, including the tradeoffs between managed services and self-hosted infrastructure
• Comprehensive understanding of database fundamentals with production experience across both relational and NoSQL systems
• Track record of leading technical work end-to-end at a Staff level — setting direction, driving execution across teams, and shipping outcomes without heavy process
• Embraces AI-native workflows — you actively use AI tools to increase your output quality and speed, and you're excited to work at a company where AI is core infrastructure, not a feature

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Experience with security, privacy, and accessibility best practices

Skills

• React.js
• Node.js
• AWS/GCP
• Database design and optimization
• Cloud-native systems
• CI/CD pipelines
• Security, privacy, and accessibility

Benefits

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.

Pay

Industry-competitive compensation, company bonus, and equity for every employee

Schedule

Hybrid role based in Chicago, requiring in-person Tuesdays and Thursdays