Grindr Opens New Office in Chicago to Serve as Engineering Hub As it Continues to Innovate The World's Largest Social Networking App for LGBTQ+ People
16 Mai 2024 - 7:30PM
Business Wire
Driven by its strong financial performance throughout 2023,
Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) today announced the opening of a new
office in Chicago, marking a significant milestone in Grindr’s
commitment to being an exceptional place to work and a valuable
product and resource for the global LGBTQ+ community. As the
largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people,
Grindr is committed to innovating its platform to help its users
meaningfully connect. Grindr’s new office, conveniently located at
230 W Monroe Street, which was recently purchased by Menashe
Properties, will serve as the company’s primary global engineering
hub, housing the majority of Grindr’s engineers who work to evolve
its product for users all around the world.
“I could not be more excited to celebrate the opening of
Grindr’s engineering hub in Chicago,” said Grindr CEO George
Arison. “With its leading business community and its vast talent
pipeline, Chicago represents the ideal location for Grindr to
expand its vital engineering function as we continue to grow our
team and work to create a world where the lives of our users are
free, equal, and just.”
The office and engineering team in Chicago are led by Joel
Keating, with plans to grow the overall team to nearly 100 members
over the next few years. Grindr is specifically hiring in roles
focused on Android, iOS, Java/Kotlin, Full Stack, Data Engineering,
Cloud Engineering, and Engineering Management. As Grindr strives to
build the best possible mobile experience for its global community,
the company is excited to broaden its recruiting field to include
Chicago’s growing technology ecosystem. The new engineering office
will serve as an important hub that will help drive the Grindr team
and product forward as it works to roll out new features and widen
its user base.
“Having worked a majority of my career in Chicago, I know what
tremendous quality of life benefits the city and surrounding areas
have to offer,” said Joel Keating, SVP of Engineering and Head of
Grindr’s Chicago office. “With the expansion to our new space I am
really excited to tap into the rich talent pool right here in our
own community. From interns to senior engineers; there is a place
for you at Grindr.”
"We welcome Grindr's strategic decision to expand its
engineering presence in Chicago," said Mayor Brandon Johnson.
"Chicago's diverse business landscape offers an ideal environment
for the company's continued growth and innovation. Our city is
renowned for its 77 diverse neighborhoods and vibrant LGBTQIA+
community; Grindr will find ample opportunities to thrive and
connect with our city's rich tapestry of talent and culture. We
anticipate that Grindr's expansion will not only bolster our city's
tech sector but also contribute to our ongoing efforts to foster a
vibrant and inclusive business environment."
In expanding its office in Chicago, Grindr is proud to
contribute to the city’s growing and diverse business community,
and to harness its rich pool of talent across the technology and
engineering sectors. As a city renowned for its robust and
resilient economy, as well as for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community
presence, Chicago represents a fitting choice for Grindr to
establish its second, but largest, engineering hub. Nate Grill, of
@properties, assisted Grindr in securing the ideal office space to
serve as its global engineering hub. Chicago’s talent pool,
influenced by the more than 200,000 students located within the
region and supported by dynamic local investment and pipeline
programs, constitutes a significant asset as Grindr seeks to
continue transforming how gay, bi, trans, and queer people around
the world connect.
About Grindr Inc.
With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has
grown to become the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket, on a mission
to make a world where the lives of our global community are free,
equal, and just. Available in 190 countries and territories, Grindr
is often the primary way for its users to connect, express
themselves, and discover the world around them. Since 2015 Grindr
for Equality has advanced human rights, health, and safety for
millions of LGBTQ+ people in partnership with organizations in
every region of the world. Grindr has offices in West Hollywood,
the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. The Grindr app is available on
the App Store and Google Play.
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