About the job
Join our dynamic team in a hybrid capacity at our Chicago office, attending in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Why This Role is Exciting?
Become an integral part of the evolution of the Grindr app! As a member of our Android team, you will tackle complex challenges, leverage cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with an exceptional team, and contribute to a unique application that serves the LGBTQ+ community on an unprecedented scale. Grindr is proud to lead the way in innovation within the social media landscape.
Role Responsibilities
Collaborate effectively with a talented, cross-functional team across various time zones to enhance Grindr's user experience.
Navigate multiple work streams and embrace ambiguity as a catalyst for innovative thinking.
Drive innovation by utilizing data-driven insights to inform the adoption of new technologies, architectures, and workflows.
Enhance your team's technical capabilities; support the adoption of new tools and methodologies.
Develop Android applications, demonstrating proficiency in:
Kotlin programming
Managing extensive codebases while ensuring clean, well-structured code for ease of understanding, modification, and debugging
Optimizing performance for large, intricate applications to ensure a seamless user experience
Designing applications with scalability in focus
Implement best practices in software engineering collaboration and design patterns, including MVVM, Coordinator, one-way data flow, and modular architecture.
What We Value in You
You take pride in ownership and consider the broader impact of your work within the organization.
You possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in developing sophisticated Android applications.
Your technical expertise inspires creativity and innovation among your peers.
You have experience in product leadership and technical decision-making, able to balance product needs with code quality.
You have collaborated closely with various stakeholders to drive project success.

