Grindr
Overview
Senior Staff Data Engineer, Data Platform at Grindr. This hybrid role is based in Chicago or the Bay Area (San Francisco or Palo Alto) and requires in-office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Base pay range
$194,000.00/yr - $248,500.00/yr What’s so interesting about this role?
The big data space is growing rapidly at Grindr. We’re building an exceptional data engineering team with real-time streaming, high quality and reliability through TDD, automation, and continuous delivery. This role shapes the platforms and tools that empower data scientists and ML engineers to do their best work. The job
Design, develop, and deliver scalable data platforms that enhance the developer experience for data scientists and ML engineers. Solve technical problems of high scope and complexity, influencing platform direction and architecture across teams. Connect tools and systems into cohesive, automated workflows that eliminate repetitive work and enable faster experimentation. Lead implementation of core platform technologies like dbt (from the ground up), Airflow (critical), and distributed computing frameworks (Spark, Databricks, or similar). Drive adoption of long-term, scalable solutions rather than one-off fixes. Provide mentorship for engineers on your team and across the organization. Stay on top of new technologies through R&D and prototyping to continuously improve developer experience, scalability, and reliability. Ensure governance and compliance standards around data representation, storage, classification, and retention. Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, SREs, and Product Managers to ensure platforms and APIs meet real user needs. What We’ll Love About You
10+ years of experience with data at scale, focusing on data platforms and developer experience. Expert in Python and SQL, with significant experience in distributed data systems. Hands-on experience with Airflow (required) and dbt (able to set up from scratch). Strong knowledge of Spark, Databricks, or other distributed computing platforms for ML training. Experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures. Background in software engineering with a transition into data engineering; able to apply SWE rigor to data platform design. Demonstrated ability to enhance developer experience through holistic automated solutions. Mentorship and technical leadership at the organizational level. Familiar with data governance, classification, retention, and compliance frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, CCPA). What You’ll Love About Us
Mission and Impact: Grindr’s global reach and impact on LGBTQ+ communities. Family Insurance: Health, dental, vision, with partial coverage for dependents. Retirement Savings: Generous 401K with 6% match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Compensation: Competitive pay and eligibility for bonuses/equity. Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Gender-affirming offerings, Included Health access, and related support. Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation, stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, commuting, onsite meals, and travel stipends. About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With 13.5M+ monthly active users, Grindr is advancing LGBTQ+ safety, health, and rights in partnership with community organizations worldwide. Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer. For privacy details, see our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: Software Development
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Senior Staff Data Engineer, Data Platform at Grindr. This hybrid role is based in Chicago or the Bay Area (San Francisco or Palo Alto) and requires in-office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Base pay range
$194,000.00/yr - $248,500.00/yr What’s so interesting about this role?
The big data space is growing rapidly at Grindr. We’re building an exceptional data engineering team with real-time streaming, high quality and reliability through TDD, automation, and continuous delivery. This role shapes the platforms and tools that empower data scientists and ML engineers to do their best work. The job
Design, develop, and deliver scalable data platforms that enhance the developer experience for data scientists and ML engineers. Solve technical problems of high scope and complexity, influencing platform direction and architecture across teams. Connect tools and systems into cohesive, automated workflows that eliminate repetitive work and enable faster experimentation. Lead implementation of core platform technologies like dbt (from the ground up), Airflow (critical), and distributed computing frameworks (Spark, Databricks, or similar). Drive adoption of long-term, scalable solutions rather than one-off fixes. Provide mentorship for engineers on your team and across the organization. Stay on top of new technologies through R&D and prototyping to continuously improve developer experience, scalability, and reliability. Ensure governance and compliance standards around data representation, storage, classification, and retention. Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, SREs, and Product Managers to ensure platforms and APIs meet real user needs. What We’ll Love About You
10+ years of experience with data at scale, focusing on data platforms and developer experience. Expert in Python and SQL, with significant experience in distributed data systems. Hands-on experience with Airflow (required) and dbt (able to set up from scratch). Strong knowledge of Spark, Databricks, or other distributed computing platforms for ML training. Experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures. Background in software engineering with a transition into data engineering; able to apply SWE rigor to data platform design. Demonstrated ability to enhance developer experience through holistic automated solutions. Mentorship and technical leadership at the organizational level. Familiar with data governance, classification, retention, and compliance frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, CCPA). What You’ll Love About Us
Mission and Impact: Grindr’s global reach and impact on LGBTQ+ communities. Family Insurance: Health, dental, vision, with partial coverage for dependents. Retirement Savings: Generous 401K with 6% match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Compensation: Competitive pay and eligibility for bonuses/equity. Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Gender-affirming offerings, Included Health access, and related support. Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation, stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, commuting, onsite meals, and travel stipends. About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With 13.5M+ monthly active users, Grindr is advancing LGBTQ+ safety, health, and rights in partnership with community organizations worldwide. Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer. For privacy details, see our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: Software Development
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