Sr. Product Manager (Recommendations) - Match Group

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.”

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution for Tinder's recommendations ML/AI team. In this critical role, you will drive the enhancement of our recommendation systems, leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, cutting-edge AI technologies, and sophisticated user behavior modeling to deliver highly personalized experiences for our members. You will be responsible for setting the vision, defining key metrics, and overseeing the development of innovative features that push the boundaries of personalization and engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a technical background in machine learning and AI, product management experience, and a track record of using data-driven insights to drive impactful product improvements. Your expertise in both strategic planning and hands-on execution will be essential in shaping the future of our recommendation systems and ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our global user base.

Where you’ll work:

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two times per week. This position is based in San Francisco or Palo Alto, CA.

In this role, you will:

• Develop detailed specifications for large-scale ML/AI driven recommendations features critical to the business, guiding teams through the development process while considering the broader strategic implications of each feature.
• Partner closely with engineering and data science to improve Tinder recommendations.
• Understand markets, ecosystem effects, and user requirements in depth.
• Launch new products and features, test their performance, and iterate quickly.
• Communicate effectively with the broader product team, cross-functional partners, and senior leadership. Clearly articulate project requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and impact for critical initiatives, and achieve stakeholder buy-in.
• Represent the company’s culture and values, and drive inclusivity across teams.
• Utilize data insights and voice of the customer to drive product decisions.

You’ll need:

• 3-5 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
• Background in recommendation systems or related ML/AI systems, ensuring user-centric outcomes and maintaining high standards of business impact.
• Demonstrated leadership experience working effectively with engineers, data scientists, and ML practitioners.
• Skills in deconstructing complex product visions into clear, actionable strategic steps, and crafting product roadmaps that align with company objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills for sharing project requirements and strategic insights with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Ability to guide decisions on whether to optimize existing features or develop new solutions, with strong skills in risk identification and management across a broad product portfolio.

Nice to have:

• Experience working on optimizing multi-sided marketplaces.
• Degree in computer science or data science.

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 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 $3,000 stipend for your professional development.
• Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy.
• Free premium subscriptions for several Match Group apps – including Tinder Platinum!

Salary Range: $190,000 - $200,000 a year.

The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000. 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 Palo Alto or San Francisco. 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

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