Director, Product Analytics
2 Months ago • 8 Years + • $215,000 PA - $250,000 PA
Business Analysis
Job Description
Tinder is seeking a Director of Product Analytics to lead the data science teams supporting core product experiences. This role involves mentoring a team, partnering with senior leaders in Product, Design, and Engineering to shape product strategy with data, and developing an analytics roadmap. The Director will guide product decisions, promote experimentation, and quantify opportunities. They will also ensure consistency in data definitions and practices, and foster a culture of learning within the team. The position requires strong collaboration with various departments and staying current with industry best practices in analytics and experimentation.
Good To Have:
- Master's degree or PhD.
- Passion for Tinder's mission.
- Experience with Databricks, dbt, GitHub.
Must Have:
- Lead and grow a team of 5+ data scientists.
- Partner with Product and cross-functional leaders.
- Develop and drive an analytics roadmap.
- Promote experimentation and testing culture.
- Shape product investment decisions.
- Provide high-quality storytelling through data.
- Champion data definitions and metrics consistency.
- Cultivate team curiosity and excellence.
- Partner with Design, Marketing, Finance, Engineering.
- Stay current with industry trends.
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
- 8+ years of experience in analytics/data science.
- 5+ years managing data scientists.
- Expertise in experimentation (A/B testing).
- Excellent storytelling and communication skills.
- Advanced SQL and Python (or R) proficiency.
- Familiarity with Tableau and Mode.
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
- 100% paid parental leave
- Family forming benefits
- Milk Stork access
- Mentorship through MentorMatch
- Access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy
- Annual stipend for professional development
- Mental health support via Modern Health and Insight Timer
- Paid concierge medical membership
- Pet insurance
- Fitness membership subsidy
- Commuter subsidy
- Free premium subscriptions for Match Group apps
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.
About the Role
Tinder brings people together. With tens of millions of users and a presence in every country on Earth, our reach is massive—and still growing.
The Director of Product Analytics will be a key leader in our Analytics organization, overseeing the data science teams that support Tinder’s core product experiences, including Browse, Modes, Chat, Onboarding, Profile, and Tailor. You’ll lead and mentor a team of data scientists responsible for driving product strategy through rigorous analysis, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
This role will be the primary analytics partner to senior leaders across Product, Design, and Engineering. You’ll help shape the direction of Tinder by guiding product decisions with data, developing a forward-thinking analytics roadmap, and amplifying the impact of your team.
Where You’ll Work
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. The position is located in West Hollywood, CA.
In This Role, You Will:
- Lead and grow a team of 5+ data scientists supporting Tinder’s core product surfaces.
- Be a thought partner to Product and cross-functional leaders, providing strategic insight into user behavior, product performance, and future opportunity areas.
- Develop and drive an analytics roadmap that aligns with product priorities and organizational objectives.
- Promote a rigorous experimentation and testing culture, ensuring statistically sound A/B testing frameworks are in place and well understood.
- Shape product investment decisions through quantitative opportunity sizing, performance modeling, and forecasting.
- Provide high-quality storytelling through data, connecting tactical outcomes to strategic business objectives.
- Champion consistency in data definitions, experimentation practices, and metrics across your domain.
- Cultivate a culture of curiosity, learning, and technical excellence within your team.
- Partner closely with Design, Marketing, Finance, and Engineering to build aligned strategies.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in analytics, experimentation, and behavioral science—and encourage your team to do the same.
Our Tech Stack - We work with a modern data stack, including:
- Databricks, dbt, Tableau, Mode, Python, and GitHub.
You'll Need:
- A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Quantitative Social Science). A Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in analytics or data science, with at least 5 years of experience managing and mentoring data scientists.
- A proven track record of using data to inform high-impact product decisions and influence senior stakeholders.
- Deep expertise in experimentation (A/B testing design and interpretation) and causal inference methods.
- Excellent storytelling skills and the ability to translate complex analyses into compelling business narratives.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels and functions.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (or R), and familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau and Mode.
- Passion for Tinder’s mission and a desire to understand and improve human connection through data.
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 $215,000–$250,000. 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.
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.
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