Director of Product Management, Chat
Los Angeles, California
Tinder – Product /
Full-time /
Hybrid
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!
$216,000 - $255,000 a year
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
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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