Why work at Grindr?

Since 2009, Grindr has built the world’s largest social network for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. Now more than just an app, we’re a family of lifestyle brands with the shared mission to connect LGBTQ people with the world around them:

• Grindr – The location-based social app that started it all. Over 3 million people use Grindr daily, from every country on the planet.
• INTO – A digital magazine dedicated to queer perspectives: news, culture, commentary, video, and more.
• Grindr for Equality (G4E) – Our social mission to promote justice, health, and safety for LGBTQ individuals around the globe.
• Gaymoji – A one-of-a-kind collection of over 500+ stickers available on iOS, Android, and in the Grindr app.
• Slumbr – An event series for the high-minded partygoer, combining fashion, music, and art.

Behind the brands, Grindr is an inclusive and passionate family of thinkers, innovators, leaders, and most importantly, doers. We’re fueled by endless curiosity, constant collaboration, and a knack for crossing every finish line – all within an agile growth environment. We also enjoy tons of perks, great social events, and stunning views from our HQ in West Hollywood.

Summary

Our team is growing, and we’re looking to add a Fullstack Engineer to lead engineering efforts for the INTO brand that will help us build innovative and industry leading products that take the world’s largest online digital magazine for LGBTQ readers to the next level.

In this role you will have the opportunity to grow INTO’s global audience footprint by developing, building, and expanding web platforms that serve as the face of INTO.

You will also work directly with the Director of Engineering and work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing and product. You will lead technical direction, leveraging the latest front and backend technologies to build scalable web and mobile web applications, delivering groundbreaking user experiences across devices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for architecting, developing, and delivering desktop and mobile web applications
• Responsible for ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Develop consumer-facing features iteratively to meet company demands
• Manage projects and collaborate with key stakeholders across the business including our Beijing-based engineering teams
• Proven experience successfully optimizing applications for scalability
• Utilize problem solving skills to implement creative solutions to tough problems
• Advocate for best-in-class technology solutions for content management and editorial workflows

Requirements

• BA/BS in computer science preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of relevant web development experience
• Experience in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and other front end technologies and frameworks including ReactJS
• Experience with Wordpress or other major content management systems
• Able to work quickly in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Nice to have: Familiar with React.js.
• Nice to have: Experience with AWS EC2/S3

Benefits & Perks

• 100% covered medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unlimited sick policy
• Competitive Salaries
• 401(k)
• Catered lunch, every day
• Stocked kitchen
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress environment

Grindr is an equal opportunity employer

*Recruiting firms that submit resumes to Grindr without first entering into a written contract will not be entitled to any compensation on candidates referred by that firm.