Tinder is at a pivotal moment. We’re building on our swipe-based experience to create more meaningful, real-world connections rooted in trust and authentic self-expression

This shift requires a deeper, more actionable understanding of human behavior, relationships, and social dynamics. UX Research is central to that transformation.

The Director of UX Research leads the research function at Tinder with direct influence on product direction, company priorities, and long-term bets. You will identify the most important unknowns, synthesize signals across research, data, and customer input, and create conviction around where to go next.

This is not a service role. This is a decision-making function. And this is a rebuild moment—you will define how research operates, where it focuses, and how it drives impact across the company.

Tinder sits at the intersection of culture, relationships, and technology. Few products generate as much opinion—or have as much impact on people’s lives.

This role defines how a global company listens, learns, and decides. You will shape not just what we build, but how we understand the humans we build for—and how that understanding drives meaningful, real-world connection.

In this role you will:

Define and drive the UX Research strategy aligned to company priorities, focusing the team on the highest-leverage work
Identify and close the critical knowledge gaps blocking product and business decisions
Synthesize inputs across research, data, customer feedback, and cultural signals into clear patterns and perspectives
Shape product and company direction by influencing roadmaps, defining problems, and building conviction on key bets
Personally lead high-impact, ambiguous research that informs executive decision-making
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of researchers
Establish a simple, scalable operating model that enables continuous understanding of users
Bring the company closer to users through strong storytelling and direct exposure to real customer experiences

You'll need:

Significant experience leading UX Research and influencing senior decision-making in complex product environments
Strong judgment across qualitative and mixed methods, with the ability to balance depth and speed
Proven track record of building and developing high-performing research teams
Ability to synthesize complex and conflicting inputs into clear, actionable direction
Exceptional communication and influence across product, design, and leadership
Comfort operating in ambiguity and defining strategy in evolving environments

As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible Vacation, 10 Sick 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) and family forming benefits
• 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, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
• Free subscription to Tinder Gold

200000 - 225000 USD a year