This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago or SF offices and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What's so interesting about this role?
We at Grindr believe that AI can revolutionize the dating industry. Our Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for building high quality ML datasets at scale, used to train ML models that power AI-centric features. In this role, you will be working directly with the Director of AI to build an end to end pipeline of ML model development including data exploration, transformation, feature engineering, model development, experimentation and deployment.
What's the job?
We're looking for an exceptional Machine Learning engineer who is passionate about data for AI and values it can bring to Grindr, Who loves working with data at scale; and who is committed to the hard work necessary to continuously improve our ML data pipelines, data transformation and model development.
Responsibilities:

• Dive into our dataset and design, implement and scale data pre/post processing pipelines of ML models
• Work on applied ML solutions in the areas of data mining, cleaning, normalizing and modeling
• Be self-motivated in seeking solutions when the correct path isn't always known
• Collaborate with engineers in conceptualizing, planning and implementing data engineering initiatives working with different stakeholders
• Research and evaluate new technologies in the big data space to guide our continuous improvement
• Be a fast learner and courageous to go out of your comfort zone.
• Help our ML team with data analysis, data engineering, ML model development and deployment.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to help tune the performance of large data applications

What we'll love about you

• Masters in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, or a related fields
• Experience in statistical analysis & visualization on datasets using Pandas or R
• Excellent coding skills in Python, SQL, Pandas/R
• Very good understanding of Probability & Statistics
• Good foundation in linear algebra
• Good understanding of classical machine learning concepts

We'll really swoon if you have

• Understanding of Deep Learning concepts
• Experience in working with Deep Learning frameworks (ie., Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras)
• Experience using big data technologies (Snowflake, Airflow, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Spark, pySpark)
• Experience with any public cloud environment - AWS, GCP or Azure
• SiExperience with distributed systems and microservices
• Experience with Kubernetes and building Docker images
• Strong understanding of applied machine learning topics

What you'll love about us

• Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.
• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
• Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.

About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we're building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
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Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.
Base Pay Range
$130,000 - $220,000 USD