Staff Software Engineer - Android at Grindr | Palo Alto

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Software Engineer - Android in a hybrid work environment based in our Palo Alto office, where attendance is required on Tuesdays and Thursdays.What makes this opportunity exciting?Be an integral part of developing the next iteration of the Grindr app! Collaborating with our talented Android team, you’ll tackle complex challenges, harness cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to an innovative platform that serves the LGBTQ+ community on a grand scale.Your responsibilities will include:Collaborating with a brilliant cross-functional and cross-timezone team to enhance the Grindr user experience.Navigating multiple work streams and embracing ambiguity to foster high-level strategic thinking.Driving innovation through data-informed decisions that lead to the adoption of new technologies and workflows.Elevating team technical skills by introducing new tools and methodologies.Building robust Android applications with a focus on:Proficiency in Kotlin programming.Managing extensive codebases while ensuring clarity and maintainability.Optimizing performance for complex applications to enhance user satisfaction.Designing scalable applications from the ground up.Implementing software engineering best practices and design patterns such as MVVM, Coordinator, one-way data flow, and modular architecture.What we admire about you:You take initiative and can drive changes beyond your immediate team.You possess at least 6 years of experience in developing complex Android applications.Your technical expertise inspires creativity and innovation among your peers.You have experience in product leadership and can make sound decisions that balance product needs and technical constraints.Your collaborative nature enables you to work effectively with diverse teams.

Join Grindr, the world's preeminent LGBTQ+ social app, as a Senior Data Scientist. This hybrid role is based in our Bay Area or Chicago offices, requiring in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.As a Senior Data Scientist, you will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to establish meaningful metrics, design and evaluate experiments, and derive insights that will guide product development. You will play a critical role in shaping data products and experimentation, focusing on enhancing user experience.You will be a key member of Grindr’s centralized Data organization, which fosters collaboration among data scientists, data engineers, and ML/AI engineers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to amplify your impact while learning from experts across various disciplines.

Grindr connects millions of LGBTQ+ people worldwide through an AI-driven platform. With over 15 million monthly users and more than 130 billion messages exchanged each year, the company’s team of fewer than 200 faces technical challenges at a truly global scale. The Data organization brings together data scientists, data engineers, and ML/AI engineers in a collaborative environment, where sharing knowledge and supporting each other's growth is part of daily work. Role overview The Senior Data Scientist role focuses on Ecosystem Health. This position collaborates closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to shape product metrics, design and analyze experiments, and uncover insights that guide product direction. The work aims to improve user retention by building a safer and more authentic community, proactively preventing harm, strengthening identity trust, and empowering users to manage their safety experiences. The team also adapts to evolving regulatory requirements as needed. This role sits at the intersection of AI/ML, fraud prevention, risk management, and trust & safety. Strategies and innovations developed here help ensure authenticity, reduce harmful behaviors, and build user confidence across Grindr’s global user base. Grindr values technical skill and curiosity, especially for those interested in developing their product sense and analytical leadership. This position offers the chance to expand influence and learn from colleagues with diverse backgrounds. How the team works Grindr’s "Grindr Mode" philosophy means working hard while prioritizing well-being. The company values results over raw output, and the team supports each other in maintaining high standards along with a healthy work-life balance. What you will do Define and monitor key product metrics in partnership with cross-functional teams. Design, execute, and analyze A/B tests to measure the impact of new features. Conduct deep data analyses to identify trends and generate actionable insights. Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and help shape product strategies. Build dashboards and tools that enable teams to track metrics and make informed decisions. Contribute to best practices and knowledge sharing within the Data Science team. Location This position is based in Palo Alto.

Join us in a hybrid work setting at our Palo Alto office, where you'll be expected to work on-site every Tuesday and Thursday.Why is this role exciting?Become an integral part of the iOS development team at Grindr as we build the future of our app! You will tackle complex challenges, engage with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a supportive and talented team, and help us maintain our position as the leading social media platform for the LGBTQ community.What will you do?Collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team across various time zones to enhance the Grindr user experience.Navigate multiple projects while embracing ambiguity to foster innovative, high-level thinking.Drive innovation by leveraging data-driven insights to integrate new technologies, architectures, and workflows.Enhance your team's technical skills by introducing new tools and methodologies.Utilizing Swift, Xcode, RxSwift, Combine, Async/Await, SwiftUI, Bitrise, Fastlane, and GitHub, you will evolve and maintain our software architecture to meet current and future demands for consumer-facing mobile products, supporting our product roadmap.What we appreciate in youYou are a proactive leader who takes initiative and can drive change across the organization.You possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in developing complex iOS applications.Your technical expertise inspires creativity and innovation among your peers.You have a strong background in product leadership and technical decision-making, skillfully balancing product needs with code quality.You have experience collaborating with various business stakeholders, including c-suite executives and VPs.You can dive deep into coding while also mentoring your team on long-term projects.A solid understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns such as MVVM, Coordinator, and one-way data flow is essential.

Join Grindr as a Senior Staff Data Scientist in a hybrid capacity at our Palo Alto office, where you will work in-office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Why This Role is ExcitingGrindr (NYSE: GRND) is the largest LGBTQ+ social networking platform globally, boasting over 14 million active users monthly across nearly every country. As an integral part of the LGBTQ+ community, we are a cornerstone of gay culture.In your role, you will collaborate across teams including product managers, designers, and engineers to develop actionable metrics, spearhead innovative experiments, and provide data-driven insights that will inform strategic decisions. Your contributions will directly enhance the experience of millions of users through production-level models and analyses. Furthermore, you will serve as an ambassador for the Data Science team, sharing knowledge about effective data utilization with diverse teams across the organization.Being a part of Grindr's data organization means engaging with a dynamic team of data scientists, data engineers, and ML/AI engineers, all working together to push the boundaries of data science.Key ResponsibilitiesDerive actionable insights from complex, open-ended inquiries.Define strategies for designing and assessing experiments to evaluate product changes.Effectively communicate results to executives and cross-functional teams to influence product and organizational strategies.Analyze product data to identify the root causes of metric fluctuations.Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate findings that guide product decisions.Develop and oversee tools that automate analyses, enhancing productivity across the organization.Mentor team members and recommend best practices.Employ an engineering mindset to streamline complexity while maximizing utility and maintainability.Shape the future of our data products by developing machine learning solutions that enhance user recommendations, identify spam, and improve user engagement.What We Value in You

Join Wealthfront as an Android Engineer and be part of our dynamic team! Collaborating within a cross-functional scrum team, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing innovative investment account and cash account features for our Android application. Your role will encompass not only app development but also the creation of automated tests and the integration of our proprietary design systems with our backend API. Help us realize our goal of making investing effortlessly simple and comprehensible for our clients!

About VoltaiVoltai is at the forefront of technology, developing innovative world models and intelligent agents that learn, evaluate, plan, and interact with the physical world. Our journey begins with creating advanced hardware, focusing on electronic systems and semiconductors, where artificial intelligence transcends human cognitive limitations.About Our TeamOur team, supported by leading Silicon Valley investors and Stanford University, includes former Stanford professors, SAIL researchers, Olympiad medalists, and industry leaders from renowned companies such as Google, AMD, Broadcom, and Marvell. We are proud to have former high-ranking officials, including a US Secretary of Defense and Senior Advisors to multiple US presidents, among us.

Speechify seeks a Tech Lead for its Android Core Product team in Palo Alto, CA. This leadership role centers on guiding the development and enhancement of Android applications that form the backbone of the Speechify platform. The focus is on delivering reliable app performance and a smooth user experience. Role responsibilities Lead a team of Android engineers through every phase of product development Shape and influence architectural choices for the Android product suite Work closely with cross-functional partners to clarify goals and coordinate deliverables Mentor junior team members and support their technical growth Promote software development best practices throughout the team Requirements Proven experience leading Android development teams Deep understanding of Android application architecture and performance tuning Comfort collaborating with product, design, and engineering partners Interest in speech technology and motivation to create meaningful impact This position is located in Palo Alto, CA.

About the RoleTensec is seeking a talented Software Engineer to spearhead the development and architecture of our innovative banking core platform. Navigating the complexities of cross-border transactions and compliance presents unique challenges, and we believe that intelligent infrastructure and thoughtful design can transform this landscape. Here are some of the compelling challenges you can help us address:Reimagine Compliance and Operations: Automate tedious manual processes to significantly enhance team productivity.Develop AI-Powered Financial Applications: Create sophisticated systems that improve transaction processing, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across diverse jurisdictions.Empower SMB Financial Access: Equip smaller businesses with financial tools that were previously exclusive to larger institutions, leveraging stablecoins to facilitate global market access and liquidity.Simplify Global Workflows: Design user-centric experiences that provide clarity in payments across various countries and currencies.Establish Robust Technical Foundations: Support a variety of payment rails globally, reconcile currencies and institutions, while ensuring security on an international scale.Enhance Team Performance: Introduce innovative technologies and practices that elevate our collaborative development and operational processes.Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)Our positions in hub locations are hybrid, requiring in-office attendance on core working days of Tuesday and Wednesday. We offer flexible work arrangements based on proximity to our hubs. Tensec values face-to-face connections, thus we prioritize candidates who can work in-person.

At Inflection AI, we are driven by a public benefit mission to harness the transformative power of AI for enhancing human well-being and productivity.We envision a future where AI agents earn our trust and act on our behalf.Our pioneering efforts focus on creating human-centered AI models that blend emotional intelligence (EQ) with analytical intelligence (IQ), evolving interactions from mere transactions to meaningful relationships, thus delivering lasting value for both individuals and organizations.Our work manifests in two key areas:Pi, your personal AI, designed as a compassionate and supportive companion, enriching daily life through practical assistance and insightful perspectives.Platform — a suite of large-language models (LLMs) and APIs that empower developers, agents, and enterprises to incorporate Pi’s emotional intelligence into experiences that prioritize empathy and human understanding.Join us as we build towards a future of AI agents that cultivate trust, deepen understanding, and generate aligned, long-term value for all.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for passionate and skilled Android Engineers to join our mission of delivering outstanding app experiences for our users.Your enthusiasm, creativity, and unwavering focus on user experience will be essential in a team dedicated to designing and implementing innovative features. We welcome your input in shaping the technologies, patterns, and processes we adopt as a collaborative unit.What You’ll DoDesign and develop feature-rich Android applicationsLead the delivery of full-stack Android features and projects from initial concept to productionEnsure application reliability, stability, and qualityCollaborate with and mentor fellow Android engineers to enhance team velocity, technical quality, and best engineering practicesResearch and implement tooling improvements to foster safe and predictable feature deliveryWork cross-functionally with colleagues in product, design, sales, and support to align technical solutions with business objectivesWhat We’re Looking ForAn innovative startup mindset paired with a pragmatic approach to problem-solvingStrong expertise in modern Android application development using Kotlin and Compose

Join us at Grindr in a hybrid position based in our Palo Alto or San Francisco offices, with in-office attendance required on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Why This Role is Exciting:As a pivotal figure at Grindr, you will lead our transformative AI journey. This is your opportunity to leverage state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to revolutionize the way millions within the LGBTQ+ community connect, whether through engaging conversations, casual meetups, or meaningful relationships. Our commitment to machine learning is strong, and you will play an essential role in shaping our strategy and execution on this unique global platform.Impact from Day One: You will be instrumental in establishing foundational systems in an early-stage ML environment, charting the roadmap for our long-term strategy.Innovative Recommendations: Design and scale recommendation platforms that connect millions to their next significant experience, tailored to diverse user intents.Conversational Insights: Employ large language models (LLMs) to extract insights and establish best practices for conversational AI, enhancing user engagement with precision.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage large-scale recommendation systems to serve millions of users while balancing performance and innovation.Utilize advanced LLMs to analyze extensive conversation data, enhancing connections among users.Prototype, iterate, and deploy production-ready ML solutions addressing real user challenges.Provide technical guidance across teams, collaborating with engineering, data science, and product teams to turn innovative ideas into reality.Assess and incorporate emerging AI tools and techniques organization-wide to maintain a leading-edge technology stack.Qualifications We Seek:Over 10 years of experience in building ML systems, particularly in developing 0-to-1 systems, platform architecture, and pioneering new capabilities. Familiarity with recommendation systems is advantageous.Proven track record of delivering scalable solutions, with proficiency in Python and popular ML frameworks.A proactive mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Join Harmony, an innovative open blockchain platform that leverages data sharding and rapid finality. Our on-chain tokens empower social games and community AI, facilitating micro-payments, smart contracts for market pricing, and ensuring data privacy through zero-knowledge proofs.At Harmony, our mission is to foster trust and establish a radically equitable economy. Our decentralized platform is built to be scalable and secure, enabling transactions without the need for trusted intermediaries. Embark on a Journey to InnovationAs a Day-1 startup, we recognize that blockchains are becoming foundational to the global economy, yet their current adoption stands at a mere 1%. This presents a unique opportunity for pioneering developers like you to influence the future with a tenfold impact. Harmony thrives on community engagement, with a network boasting hundreds of applications and a team passionate about ambitious goals. The invincible summer of innovation is upon us!As an engineer, your profound understanding of bytes and systems is invaluable. You are not just a coder but a creator of tools and a solver of complex problems. Your day might involve prototyping cutting-edge research, debugging in hexadecimal, or collaborating asynchronously with a dynamic team of engineers across the globe. Building a blockchain is akin to assembling an aircraft mid-flight, but if you flourish in chaos, why not take the leap?For those with a creative flair, we appreciate your dedication to enhancing user experiences. You embody the roles of product designer, brand strategist, and industry analyst. Your typical day could involve analyzing user satisfaction metrics, crafting compelling narratives, or leading scrum sessions for product launches that will engage millions. Cultivating a community is an art that requires passion and a commitment to sustaining culture for decades. If this is your lifelong dream, the time to start is now! Discover our vision for the future at Social A(G)I and Shard 1.

Join us at Grindr as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer in a dynamic hybrid work environment, primarily based in our Palo Alto office. You will be required to work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Why This Role is Exciting:As a pivotal member of Grindr, you will play a crucial role in our AI-driven transformation. This is your opportunity to leverage advanced machine learning techniques to enhance the way millions in the LGBTQ+ community connect, whether for casual chats, fleeting encounters, or enduring relationships. We are committed to making machine learning a cornerstone of Grindr, and your contributions will leave a lasting impact on our unique global platform.Impact from Day One: Join a focused team at the forefront of machine learning initiatives, where you will engage in significant, innovative projects that lay the groundwork for our long-term ML vision.Transformative Recommendations: Develop systems that connect users to their next meaningful experiences, adapting to a variety of needs and preferences.Insightful Conversations: Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) to extract insights, enhancing user interactions with precision and creativity.Your Responsibilities:Design and implement scalable recommendation systems to serve millions, ensuring a balance between performance and innovation.Employ cutting-edge LLMs to analyze extensive conversational data and improve user connections.Prototype, refine, and deploy production-ready ML solutions that address real user challenges.Work collaboratively with engineering, data science, and product teams to bring bold ideas to fruition.Explore and implement new AI tools and techniques to keep Grindr’s technology at the forefront.Your Qualifications:A minimum of 7 years of experience in building machine learning systems, particularly in developing systems from the ground up. Experience with recommendation systems is advantageous.Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable solutions, with proficiency in Python and popular machine learning frameworks.A proactive approach to tackling complex challenges with tangible outcomes.Familiarity with data and deployment technologies (e.g., Snowflake, etc.) is beneficial.

Join Our Team as a Software Engineer, SimulationLocation: Palo Alto, CA (On-site)About 1xAt 1x, we are pioneering the development of humanoid robots designed to collaborate with humans, addressing labor shortages and fostering abundance across various sectors.Your RoleAs a Software Engineer specializing in simulation, you will be instrumental in creating and enhancing simulation environments and real-time infrastructures that significantly boost robot learning. Your contributions will empower our AI team to rapidly iterate on research by minimizing reliance on physical robot evaluations. You'll be tasked with constructing highly realistic simulation environments, scaling simulation data, and facilitating the connection between simulated and real-world robot behaviors. Furthermore, you'll prototype cutting-edge hardware in simulation and assist with training and evaluation tasks across different teams.

Speechify is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Platform team in Palo Alto, CA. This group builds and maintains the core systems behind Speechify’s products, with the goal of improving how users interact with the platform. Role overview The Platform team works on foundational technology that supports all of Speechify’s offerings. The focus is on creating solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, and efficiency across products. What you will do Work closely with engineers, designers, and other teams to deliver new features and platform improvements Develop and maintain software systems that handle growth and perform consistently Share technical input and ideas to help guide the platform’s development Location This is an in-person role based in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

Join the innovative team at Simular, where we are dedicated to bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and real-world applications. This Software Engineer Internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside our founding members on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of AI technology.Your ResponsibilitiesEngage in core product development by designing and implementing new features, while enhancing system performance.Collaborate with the infrastructure team to optimize and scale our systems and virtual environments.Assist in Forward Deployed Engineering initiatives by creating scripts and integrations that cater to client-specific needs.Team up with designers and researchers to prototype innovative ideas and gather user feedback for iterative improvements.Acquire hands-on experience in a dynamic startup where your contributions significantly influence our technological advancements.Your ProfileCurrently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.Proficient in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or their equivalents.Possess strong computer science fundamentals and exceptional problem-solving skills; experience in competitive programming (e.g., ACM ICPC, IOI, Google Code Jam) is a plus.Demonstrate willingness to explore various aspects of the software stack, including frontend, backend, and deployment processes.Exhibit curiosity, flexibility, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.Strong communication and teamwork abilities.Bonus: Previous internship or project experience in AI, intelligent agents, or productivity tools is highly valued.

The banking industry is undergoing a transformation, and customers are demanding interactions that are seamless, personalized, and instantaneous.We are developing a comprehensive banking assistant that millions of consumers across the U.S. can utilize to manage transactions with all financial institutions. Over time, this assistant will automatically guide users towards their financial objectives. Powered by our innovative BankGPT platform, this assistant aims to revolutionize outdated legacy systems within financial institutions and dominate the entire customer experience stack, unlocking a $200 billion market opportunity and potentially superseding several publicly traded companies.Our ultimate objective is to enhance the financial well-being of millions of consumers.With two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, 50% having less than $500 in savings, and only 17% being financially literate, we are committed to automating financial well-being to address this challenge.Role Overview:As the Chief of Staff, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, fostering focus, alignment, and execution throughout the organization. You will be instrumental in scaling the company, defining cross-functional priorities, and ensuring operational excellence as we pursue growth.This high-impact, high-visibility position is perfect for an individual who thrives in uncertainty, possesses a strong strategic mindset, and can implement quickly. You will collaborate closely with the executive team to drive strategic initiatives, enforce accountability, and convert strategy into tangible results.Your responsibilities will encompass a range of activities, from strategic initiatives that facilitate organizational scaling to tactical and operational tasks—including managing the CEO’s inbox, scheduling meetings, prioritizing communications, and ensuring the CEO’s focus on the most critical matters.

At Mindrobotics, we are on the cutting edge of robotic technology, and we're seeking passionate Robotics Software Engineers to join our innovative team. In this role, you will harness your expertise in developing high-performance middleware and runtime systems tailored for robotic platforms. If you thrive on crafting low-latency execution frameworks, optimizing inter-process communication, and establishing robust CI/CD deployment pipelines that enhance system stability, this position is perfect for you. We value agile engineers who seamlessly integrate low-level performance optimizations with an exceptional user experience, from Dockerization to creating intuitive operator interfaces.

Hippocratic AI builds generative AI technology for healthcare, focusing on safe, autonomous clinical conversations with patients. The company’s proprietary large language models, known as the Polaris constellation, drive this platform and have achieved an accuracy rate above 99.9%. As a Senior Staff AI Engineer based in Palo Alto, this role centers on advancing healthcare through a safety-first approach. The team is working to launch the first healthcare-specific, safety-centric large language model, with the goal of improving patient outcomes worldwide. Collaboration and Team The team includes experienced physicians, hospital executives, AI researchers, and innovators from leading institutions such as El Camino Health, Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis, Stanford, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Co-founder and CEO Munjal Shah leads a group committed to scientific progress and reliable technology in healthcare AI. Funding and Support Hippocratic AI is backed by a strong group of healthcare and AI investors. The company recently closed a $126M Series C funding round at a $3.5B valuation, bringing total funding to $404M. Investors include Avenir Growth, CapitalG, General Catalyst, a16z, Kleiner Perkins, Premji Invest, UHS, Cincinnati Children’s, WellSpan Health, John Doerr, Rick Klausner, and others. Location Requirement This position requires working onsite at the Palo Alto office five days a week. The company values in-person collaboration to strengthen team culture and accelerate innovation.

About the Role SpaceX is hiring a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to support the Starlink satellite internet project. This position involves building and maintaining web applications that handle both front-end and back-end tasks. The work spans multiple technologies and focuses on creating scalable, reliable solutions. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain web applications for Starlink Work on both client-side and server-side code Tackle complex technical challenges with a focus on performance and scalability Deliver software that meets high standards for quality and reliability Location This role is based in Palo Alto, CA.