Staff Data Scientist, Ecosystem Health

Grindr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

Family formation support

401(k) with 6% match

Industry-competitive compensation

Gender-affirming care

Flexible vacation policy

Monthly stipends for wellness and commuting

Job summary

Grindr is seeking a Senior Data Scientist (Ecosystem Health) to work closely with product managers and engineers. This hybrid role focuses on defining metrics, conducting A/B tests, and improving user retention through data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science or a related field, along with 4+ years of experience in data science, particularly in Trust & Safety. Benefits include full health coverage, family support, a 401(k) plan, and flexible vacation policies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry data science experience, specifically in Trust & Safety or similar work.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners.
• Solid foundation in statistics and experimental design.

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.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Statistics

Machine learning

Communication

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Jupyter

Spark

Job description

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 Senior 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. Our Ecosystem Health Team focuses on increasing real‑people retention by building a safer, more authentic community through proactive harm prevention, strong identity trust, and empowering users to own their safety experience, while seamlessly meeting evolving regulatory expectations. This is a high‑impact role at the intersection of AI/ML, fraud prevention, risk management, and trust & safety, driving strategies and product innovation that ensure authenticity, reduce harmful behavior, and build user confidence worldwide. This role is ideal for someone who is technically strong, curious, and eager to deepen their product thinking and analytical leadership. You’ll be a valued member of Grindr’s centralized Data organization, which brings together data scientists, data engineers, and ML/AI engineers into a collaborative team. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your impact while learning from peers across disciplines.

This is a hybrid role based in our Bay Area or Chicago offices and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• 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)

Role Requirements

• BS or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ 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

You May Thrive In This Role

• Exposure to machine learning, especially practical tradeoffs in product settings
• Experience with experimentation platforms like Statsig
• Clear communication style and interest in mentoring peers or sharing best practices

Benefits And Perks

• Health, Dental & Vision full premium coverage for you. Partial coverage for dependents.
• Family formation support 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 and lunch.

Grindr is an equal‑opportunity employer.