Staff Product Manager, Chemistry

Match GroupLos Angeles, CA
26d$235,000 - $240,000

About The Position

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”™" Chemistry is Tinder’s AI matchmaking feature. We leverage a user’s activity on Tinder, answers to questions, and insights from scanning their Camera Roll to suggest their most compatible matches. Our goal is to get people good dates using state-of-the-art recommendation systems and LLMs. As the Product Team Lead (PTL) for Chemistry, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of one of Tinder’s most important AI-driven surfaces and help define the future of dating online. You will work at the intersection of product, design, ML, trust & safety, and growth to deliver meaningful improvements to match quality and real-world outcomes.

Requirements

  • An excellent product sense that lets you solve user problems effectively.
  • At least 5+ years of product management experience, with a preference for those working in consumer social.
  • Experience shipping mobile products from inception to launch – if you’re a founder or early employee who has gone from 0 to 1 that’s a big plus.
  • A strong command of data and analytics.
  • An interest and understanding of broader cultural trends, including AI usage
  • Curiosity and empathy for our youngest users who may be just getting started on their dating journeys.
  • A demonstrated ability to execute cross-functionally.
  • Excellent communication skills not reliant on LLMs

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for Chemistry, from ideation to launch to iteration
  • Translate product vision into clear narratives, wireframes, and prototypes to gather feedback and drive alignment
  • Partner closely with design to deliver production-ready mocks and assets
  • Collaborate with ML and engineering teams to ship AI-powered features at scale
  • Work with user research to deeply understand target demographics, user needs, and pain points
  • Synthesize qualitative insights and product analytics to make data-informed decisions
  • Partner cross-functionally with revenue, trust & safety, legal, marketing, and research teams to balance competing priorities
  • Ideate and support marketing campaigns
  • Ensure responsible use of AI, with strong attention to user trust, privacy, and consent

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days
  • Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
  • 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 subscription to Tinder Platinum
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