Staff ML Engineer (Palo Alto)

Join to apply for the Staff ML Engineer role at Grindr Join to apply for the Staff ML Engineer role at Grindr Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Grindr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $208,000.00/yr - $244,000.00/yr This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco or Palo Alto offices (Palo Alto preferred) and will require you to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. What’s So Interesting About This Role? At Grindr, we’re at the dawn of an AI-driven evolution, and you’ll be a key player helping to shape it. This is your chance to harness cutting-edge machine learning to redefine how millions of people in the LGBTQ community around the world connect —whether it’s an entertaining chat, a casual encounter or long-term relationship. We’re doubling down on ML as the future of Grindr, and in these early days, your work will leave a mark on a one-of-a-kind platform at global scale. Early-Stage Impact: It's still early days for ML at Grindr, so you'll be joining a focused team surrounded by high-impact, greenfield work, setting the stage for our long term ML strategy. Recommendations That Reshape: Build systems that match millions to their next big moment, adapting to a range of intents with impact you can feel. Conversations That Connect: Use LLMs to uncover insights, and help users find their spark with precision and flair. What’s the Job? Architect scalable recommendation systems to serve millions, balancing performance and innovation. Leverage the latest LLMs to process vast conversation data and enhance user connections. Prototype, iterate, and ship production-ready ML solutions that solve real problems for our user. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, data science and product teams to turn bold ideas into tangible results. Drive the exploration of emerging AI tools and techniques to keep Grindr’s tech stack ahead of the curve. What We’ll Love About You 7 years of experience building ML systems with a focus on 0-to-1 system development and creating new capabilities from scratch. Experience with recommendation systems or similar is a plus. Proven ability to deliver at scale, with fluency in Python and popular ML frameworks. A scrappy mindset—you tackle messy challenges head-on and get real results. Experience using data and deployment technologies (Snowflake, Airflow, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Spark, PySpark) Experience building machine/deep learning models with at least one common framework such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, or Keras. Experience with any public cloud environment - AWS, GCP or Databricks. We’ll Really Swoon If You Have… Expertise in building and maintaining LLM workflows for nuanced, human-driven tasks. A track record of crafting recommendation systems that hit the mark for diverse user needs. Thrives in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment with lots of cross-functional collaboration. A proven history of taking product ownership and thoughtfully addressing the unique needs of a specific user group, from early-stage concept to full-scale rollout. What You'll Love About Us Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just. Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents. Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S. Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs. Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more. Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend. About Grindr Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world. Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users 1. Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us. Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer To learn more about how we handle the personal data of applicants, visit our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy . Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Grindr by 2x Get notified about new Machine Learning Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA . 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General Manager - San Francisco (San Francisco)

Who We Are At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are on a mission to build the most impactful restoration business in the industry. Our network of Guardians helps property owners in crisis rebuild their lives after devastating events like water, fire, and mold damage. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to a company that values results, integrity, and putting customers first. What We Need We are seeking a General Manager (GM) to oversee our Dry Kings operations in the San Francisco area. This person will play a pivotal leadership role within our restoration partner brand. As a GM, you’ll oversee all aspects of daily operations, holding full accountability for the location’s performance and success. You will drive growth, performance metrics, foster a thriving workplace culture, and develop all staff and management. Your goal will be to achieve world‑class operational standards and inspire others to do the same. This role includes full ownership of the operating P&L for the partner organization, where you’ll be responsible for driving organic business growth and achieving revenue targets. You’ll play a critical role in shaping and executing strategies to expand market share, optimize sales performance, and maximize profitability. With the support of leaders from the parent company, the CEO, and a network of other GMs, you’ll have the resources to deliver exceptional service, drive efficiency, and implement innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. If you are a results‑oriented leader who thrives on driving sales, delivering revenue growth, and motivating teams to achieve operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Oversee all operational aspects of the assigned partner locations, ensuring alignment with Guardian's standards and goals. Drive revenue growth through strategic planning, forecasting, and implementation of best practices and ownership of P&L. Build and maintain strong relationships with local teams, partners, and clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Analyze and optimize operational processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize profitability. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies to maintain a safe and secure working environment. Provide referrals of top talent to improve the organization, contributing to long‑term growth and development (GM’s, Partner Leaders, etc.). Identify growth opportunities within 60 days and ensure action items post‑deal closure are outlined and in action within 90 days. Drive brand recognition within the community to become the partner of choice for restoration services. Serve as a culture champion and role model by fully embracing Guardian’s values of Do the Right Thing, Customer First, and Results Matter. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA preferred. Minimum of 8 years in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within the restoration or service industry. Proven ability to drive operational improvements, sales, and achieve financial targets. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to travel as needed (quarterly meetings in Denver). Bonus: Veteran status, bringing a valuable background in leadership, discipline, and commitment to team success. Core Values Results Matter – We believe in delivering on our promises and driving outcomes that make a measurable difference. Do the Right Thing – Integrity is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being ethical and trustworthy in every situation. Customer‑First – Our customers are at the heart of our business. We strive to exceed their expectations and build lasting relationships. Total Rewards Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Paid Time Off Location The main office is located in Novato, CA. Salary Range $175,000 USD - $225,000 USD Equal Opportunity Employer At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. J-18808-Ljbffr

City of San José, CA - Deputy Director, Capital Improvement Program (San Jose)

The City of San José is a full-service Charter City and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of ten (10) council members elected by district and a mayor elected at large. In addition to providing a full range of municipal services including police and fire, San José operates an international airport, a municipal water system, a regional wastewater treatment facility, some 200 neighborhood and regional parks, and a library system with 24 branches. City operations are supported by 6,994 full-time equivalent positions and a total operating and capital budget of $6.1 billion (for the 2024-25 fiscal year). Public Works is one of the largest departments in the City of San José with a staff of 660 and an annual operating budget of $230 million and a FY 2026-2030 Adopted CIP budget of $3.7 billion. The Public Works Director’s Management Team includes an Assistant Director and five Deputy Directors with responsibilities for six core services: Animal Care Services; Facilities Management; Fleet and Equipment Services; Plan, Design and Construct Public Facilities and Infrastructure; Regulate/Facilitate Private Development; and Strategic Support. The Department seeks a Capital Improvement Program Deputy Director (“CIP Deputy Director”). The “CIP Deputy Director” reports to the Director and Assistant Director of Public Works and is one of two Deputy Directors primarily focused on capital delivery. The primary responsibilities at this time are to lead the teams responsible for the following functional areas: Electrical Engineering, Storm and Sanitary Engineering, Roads and Bridges, Storm and Sanitary Master Planning, and construction management at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Water Facility. The CIP Deputy Director is supported by a team of approximately 100 full time employees who contribute to a highly collaborative, highly productive, family like work environment. Minimum qualifications are: Any combination equivalent to successful completion of advanced course work from an accredited college or university in engineering or related field; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in senior level administrative and/or analytic work in a public or private agency. Experience managing a work unit equivalent to a major division within a City operating department is desired. Registration as a Professional Engineer for the State of California is a preferred. Salary Range: $161,513 to $260,737 Apply on-line by February 13, 2026 at www.allianceRC.com. For questions, please contact Sherrill Uyeda at [email protected] or Wesley Herman at [email protected]. Main Office: (562) 901-0769. EEO/ADA. J-18808-Ljbffr

Chief Operating Officer (Planned Transition to President) (Nazareth)

Chief Operating Officer If you’ve led a business through its largest growth chapter - and want to do it again with passion and people at the heart of the growth - this might be your moment! Kitchen Magic is a second generation, family owned kitchen and bath company with more than 45 years of credibility, craftsmanship, and care behind it. We’re entering a pivotal transition as our President prepares to step back over the next year - and we’re looking for a Chief Operating Officer who has led significant growth, taking a successful $25 million organization to become an even more successful $40 million organization, where employees thrive, and customers get expertise they can rely on. This is a high impact executive role with a planned transition to President within 9-12 months. The foundation of success has been built and now needs a leader who not only has the experience to reach the next level but has the heart our people deserve. Ready to help lead a legacy and shape what’s next in the kitchen and bath industry? Apply today! What You’ll Do As COO, you’ll partner closely with our President and leadership team to translate strategy into results - without losing the soul of the business. You’ll be accountable for outcomes, culture, and execution as we scale. Specifically, you will: Lead and coach a seasoned leadership team across sales, marketing, operations, finance, HR, IT, and continuous improvement - building clarity, trust, and accountability as the company grows. Execute an aggressive growth plan , including ~25% annual revenue growth, in a highly competitive D2C home improvement environment where lead generation and customer acquisition are mission critical. Own revenue and profitability outcomes , with deep involvement in sales strategy, marketing effectiveness, margin management, and go to market decisions. Strengthen operating rhythm and follow through , ensuring priorities are clear, decisions are made, and commitments turn into results (we run loosely on EOS) Balance structure with humanity , bringing discipline and accountability while protecting a deeply people first, transparent culture. Evaluate leadership and organizational capabilities , recognizing where the business must evolve to scale – and making tough decisions thoughtfully and respectfully when needed. Be visible, present, and on site , spending time with teams across the business to understand how the company really works. Prepare to step into the President’s role , with a clear succession plan and strong support from the current President. What We’re Looking For This role is best suited for a leader who has already carried the weight of growth - and wants to do it again in a values driven, family owned business. You’ll likely bring: Proven experience scaling a $20-30M business to $40-50M , with direct responsibility for revenue growth, profitability, and execution - not just strategy. A strong sales, growth, or business development background , with a real understanding of D2C economics, lead generation, customer acquisition costs, and margin pressure. Experience leading at the enterprise level in D2C or home improvement-style businesses , where growth is earned, not guaranteed. A leadership style grounded in humility, curiosity, and respect for what came before - you listen first, learn fast, and act decisively. The ability to hold people accountable without fear or blame - clear expectations, honest conversations, and consistent follow through. Comfort making tough decisions - while treating people with dignity and care. What We Offer You We believe strong businesses are built by people who feel trusted, supported, and challenged. Competitive executive compensation (targeting ~$200k in year one, with meaningful upside with company growth and as the role transitions to President) Clear, intentional path to the President and long term leadership Company wide profit sharing program tied to business performance The opportunity to lead a respected brand with real autonomy - and a President who is ready to support, not micromanage Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth benefits 401k and profit-sharing programs A deeply loyal team and a culture known for transparency, trust, and being awarded as a Top Lehigh Valley Workplace for the past 11 years! About Us Founded in 1979, Kitchen Magic pioneered cabinet refacing as an affordable way for homeowners to transform their kitchens. What began in a basement office grew – through grit, referrals, and doing right by people – into a respected regional brand operating from a 62,000 square foot facility in Nazareth, PA. Today, we’re known for craftsmanship, transparency, and a people first culture where employees are trusted with the full picture - including our financials. We believe accountability and humanity are not opposites - and we’re looking for a leader who believes that too! I’m interested; how do I get started? If you’ve already led a business through this stage of growth - and you’re looking for a role where results, people, and legacy all matter - we’d love to hear from you! Apply to: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oO4Tzfw4&s=myHRpartner We realize that it takes time and effort to go through our application process and we thank you for considering Kitchen Magic as a potential employer! Is this the job for you? If not, feel free to share this link with someone who might be interested. At Kitchen Magic, we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to that by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place. 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Chief Operating Officer (Rolla)

Brewer Science, Inc. is a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets. We are currently seeking a purpose‑driven candidate with an ownership mentality to fill an open position as a Chief Operating Officer. This position will be located in Rolla, MO. Summary The COO plays an integral role in driving Brewer Science’s global success through strategic growth and operational excellence. This role provides leadership in defining strategic direction, overseeing enterprise‑wide operations, and ensuring long‑term organizational stability while accelerating global growth initiatives. Responsibilities Act as a Corporate Leader to sustain corporate culture, ethical values, and strategic objectives with integrity and transparency. Lead enterprise‑wide operational strategy and execution. Collaborate with the CEO and Corporate Leadership Team to guide strategic planning and investment decisions. Oversee global manufacturing, supply chain, engineering and automation, facilities, and quality operations to meet cost, availability, and quality objectives. Build and maintain high‑level relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. Lead organizational transformation, new capability development, including AI. Inspire, develop, and empower executive leaders and teams to achieve operational excellence, and sustained growth. Education & Credentials Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required. 10–15 years of senior management or corporate development experience. Proven track record of results‑driven leadership, organizational growth, and operational excellence. Extensive experience across corporate functions including strategy, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and finance. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, long‑ and short‑term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave Employee stock ownership, 401k, and bonus plans Educational assistance & employee assistance program Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Veterans J-18808-Ljbffr