Staff Product Manager, Chemistry
Hinge
Product
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 235k-240k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
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
Take the Lead
We don't ghost our work or each other. Just as users don't leave their matches hanging, we don't let each other down.
Move Fast
We have a bias for action and urgency. Something that could be done tomorrow would be better if done today.
Better Together
We keep connection at the heart of dating and at the heart of how we work. Just as our users are better when they connect with others, so are we when we collaborate.
Real Talk
We say the hard thing the human way. Just as we ask our users to behave with kindness and candor in our community, we expect Team Tinder to do the same.
Safety First
We act with integrity, transparency, and consistency so people feel safe—whether they're swiping, matching, or working alongside us.
Spark Fun
We have fun to unlock creativity, fuel innovation, and help us build better experiences for daters.
Chemistry is Tinder’s AI matchmaking feature. We leverage a user’s activity on Tinder, answers to questions, and insights from scanning their Camera Roll to suggest their most compatible matches. Our goal is to get people good dates using state-of-the-art recommendation systems and LLMs. As the Product Team Lead (PTL) for Chemistry, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of one of Tinder’s most important AI-driven surfaces and help define the future of dating online. You will work at the intersection of product, design, ML, trust & safety, and growth to deliver meaningful improvements to match quality and real-world outcomes.
You will:
- Own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for Chemistry, from ideation to launch to iteration
- Translate product vision into clear narratives, wireframes, and prototypes to gather feedback and drive alignment
- Partner closely with design to deliver production-ready mocks and assets
- Collaborate with ML and engineering teams to ship AI-powered features at scale
- Work with user research to deeply understand target demographics, user needs, and pain points
- Synthesize qualitative insights and product analytics to make data-informed decisions
- Partner cross-functionally with revenue, trust & safety, legal, marketing, and research teams to balance competing priorities
- Ideate and support marketing campaigns
- Ensure responsible use of AI, with strong attention to user trust, privacy, and consent
You have:
- An excellent product sense that lets you solve user problems effectively.
- At least 5+ years of product management experience, with a preference for those working in consumer social.
- Experience shipping mobile products from inception to launch – if you’re a founder or early employee who has gone from 0 to 1 that’s a big plus.
- A strong command of data and analytics.
- An interest and understanding of broader cultural trends, including AI usage
- Curiosity and empathy for our youngest users who may be just getting started on their dating journeys.
- A demonstrated ability to execute cross-functionally.
- Excellent communication skills not reliant on LLMs
As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible Vacation, 10 annual Sick 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; paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, ClassPass, Active&Fit Direct fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
- Free subscription to Tinder
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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235000 - 240000 USD a year
The salary range for this position is $235,000 - $240,000. 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 San Francisco, 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.
