Director of Product Management, Chat

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Product Management • $216,000 PA - $255,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Tinder is seeking a Director of Product to lead the Chat team, responsible for the post-match user experience. This strategic role will shape how matched users interact, driving innovation in conversations and real-life connections. The ownership includes the "It's a Match" screen, Match List, Chat, Post-Match Profile, and Trust & Safety features. The director will define the long-term vision and drive execution across key product surfaces, ensuring high-quality, user-centered features that enhance safety and engagement.

Must have:

8+ years of product management experience
Leadership roles in high-growth consumer tech
Experience building and scaling consumer products
Proven mobile-first experience with high engagement
Led cross-functional teams through ambiguity
Strong product instincts and executional detail
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Ability to drive business outcomes with metrics

Good to have:

Experience in consumer social is a strong plus

Perks:

Unlimited PTO
10 annual Wellness Days
Time off to volunteer
Charitable donations matching
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
100% paid parental leave
Family forming benefits
Milk Stork for breast milk shipping
Mentorship through MentorMatch
Access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy
Annual stipend for professional development
Mental health support via Modern Health
Concierge medical membership
Pet insurance
Fitness membership subsidy
Commuter subsidy
Free premium subscriptions for Match Group apps

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Job Details

Our Mission

Launched in 2012, Tinder® revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, “It Starts with a Swipe”™"

Our Values

One Team, One Dream

We work hand-in-hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission.

Own It

We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Never Stop Learning

We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.

Spark Solutions

We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.

Embrace Our Differences

We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.

The Role

Tinder is on a mission to spark connections around the world. As part of this mission, we’re looking for a Director of Product to lead the Chat team, responsible for the post-match user experience.

This role will shape how matched users interact and move toward meaningful conversations and real-life connections. Areas of ownership include the “It’s a Match” screen, Match List, Chat, Post-Match Profile, and select Trust & Safety features like “Are You Sure” and “Does This Bother You.” This is a highly strategic and visible role that will define the long-term vision for Tinder’s post-match experience while also driving execution across key product surfaces.

Where You’ll Work

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office collaboration three days per week in Los Angeles, CA.

In this role, you will:

Lead product strategy, execution, and roadmap development for Tinder’s post-match surfaces.
Drive innovation in how matches transition into conversations and real-world dates.
Define the long-term product vision in partnership with cross-functional leads across design, engineering, analytics, and Trust & Safety.
Champion high-quality delivery of impactful, user-centered features that enhance safety and deepen engagement.
Manage and mentor PMs, contributing to team culture and development.
Navigate technical and organizational complexity with pragmatism, clarity, and decisiveness.
Align the Chat team’s work to company-wide priorities and metrics.

You'll need:

8+ years of product management experience, including leadership roles in high-growth consumer tech.
A strong track record of building and scaling consumer-facing products; experience in consumer social is a strong plus.
Proven success delivering mobile-first experiences with high user engagement and UX quality.
Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity and high-stakes execution.
Strong product instincts and the ability to balance strategic vision with executional detail.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams and levels.
Demonstrated ability to drive business outcomes, not just deliver features—with metrics to support your impact.

As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:

Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days
Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matching
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents), family forming benefits, and Milk Stork, which provides access to breast milk shipping for business travel, surrogacy, and employee relocation
Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual stipend for your professional development
Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, and Insight Timer; paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
Free premium subscriptions for several Match Group apps – including Tinder Platinum!

The salary range for this position is $216,000 - $255,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, CA. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

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Commitment to Inclusion

At Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei