Grindr
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
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Job Description
- Req#: 4982568
- Be a part of the engineering team where we implement new features and work closely with the product and design teams
- Build for the future by designing maintainable and well-tested systems to serve a global audience
- Understand and improve Grindr’s Backend Services and Third Party Integrations using tools like Java 8+, Kotlin, Redis, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, MySQL and AWS services
- Troubleshoot unexpected issues across various systems because being the most popular is hard… and fun :)
- 3+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer working on Backend Systems (Service APIs, Data Processing, Messaging Services, Microservices)
- Passionate about testing software and systems
- Experience developing and maintaining systems with Java 8+ or Kotlin stacks
- Understanding of concurrency concepts and trade-offs
- You love figuring things out and understand how they work end-to-end
- Experience developing Production systems running in Kubernetes
- Experience developing or working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery tools
- Experience designing large-scale Web or API systems for data consistency
- Experience with Cloud Services (any cloud!)
- Experience with SQL, Redis, RabbitMQ or Elasticsearch
- Experience with Big Data processing pipelines and tools
- Mission and Impact: Grindr is the world-leading LGTBQ social networking service. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGTBQ people around the world
- Multiple Locations: We currently have offices in LA, NYC, and Chicago, and are hiring someone for this role to be based ideally in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago
- 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 US
- 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, and food, one-time home-office setup stipend, and company-sponsored events
We are seeking candidates for this fully remote role who are based in the greater Chicago area. Grindr employees living and working in the greater Chicago area are encouraged, but not required, to join the Engineering Team in the West Loop Chicago satellite office a few times per month.
What’s so interesting about this role?
Our team is growing because our user base is growing which means we need you! We’re looking for a Backend Engineer who is passionate about building, testing, deploying and working closely with the Product team to deliver new features. You will have the opportunity to solve challenging problems, work with the latest systems, collaborate with a kind and capable team and contribute meaningfully.
What’s the job?
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What you'll love about usAbout Grindr
Grindr is the world’s largest dating app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. With around 13 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the global LGBTQ community, and we take pride in empowering our users to connect, express themselves, and discover the queer world around them.
Our next evolution is underway as a newly public company looking to expand and continue to build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to original content, we’re blazing innovative paths with impact for our community, all while leveraging the latest tech stacks and striving for engineering excellence. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of core values: openness and exploration, a bias for action, and strong support of the LGBTQ community.
With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re looking to build a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who believe in our mission, align with our values, and are excited to work at the intersection of innovative technology and social impact. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
Grindr is an equal opportunity employer.
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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$135,000 — $190,000 USDAbout the company
Grindr is a location-based social networking and online dating application for gay, bi, trans, and queer people.