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Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group

Software Development

Top world’s largest social discovery company uniting 60+ brands with 500M+ users

About us

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. 🌍 We solve the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection, transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming—such as Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. SDG invests in IT startups around the world. 🌐 Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others. We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. 💻 Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from locations including Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. In August 2024 we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! 🏆 This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust , pride , and camaraderie—not just great perks. Do you have a friend or colleague who would be a perfect fit for one of our roles? If so, we’d love to connect with them! Simply send us their details at HR@sdgroup.ai with the subject line “Referring a Candidate for Position ____.” Don’t forget to include your contact information so we can keep in touch! When your referral is hired and successfully completes their probation period, you’ll receive generous financial rewards! 🎉 Help us build an amazing team while earning some extra cash—what could be better?

Industry
Software Development
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Malta
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1991
Specialties
Software Developement, Highload projects, Game Mechanics, Streams, Front-End Development, Back-End Development, React Native, Digital, Venture, Investement, Mobile Development, NLP, Data Analysis, Failsafe System, .Net Development, and Machine Learning

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Employees at Social Discovery Group

Updates

  • 🎉 Woohoo! Big News! 🎉 ! 80% of our team in Japan recognizes SDG as a Great Place to Work! One of our products - Kiseki, Japan's #1 global romance matching service, has been certified as a Great Place to Work®️ by Great Place to Work®️ Institute Japan. We are honored to be recognized among the companies that are building the best workplace cultures in Japan. 働きがいのある会社研究所/Great Place To Work® Japan selects the best workplaces with the qualifications for the benchmark by gathering and analyzing employee survey responses to announce the certified organizations. Thank you to our dedicated team for making this possible! ❤️🔥 Let's continue to build an environment where everyone can succeed. 💜 ⇩ Dive into the details ⇩

  • It’s April 15th — Vitruvian Man Day is here! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Vitruvian Man Day, honoring our three-eyed legend — a symbol of harmony between science, art, and boundless curiosity. Why April 15th? This date pays tribute to Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance genius whose birthday is celebrated globally as World Art Day. Fun fact: We’re officially celebrating Vitruvian Man Day at SDG alongside other unique occasions like Digital Nomads Day, thanks to our corporate Digital Nomad Calendar launched in 2023. 🗓️ Our Vitruvian, with their four legs and visionary third eye, is already gearing up for a week brimming with creativity! Throughout April, local teams will dive into art tours, inspiring lectures, hands-on workshops, and more. The big question is: how many places will our Vitruvian explore during this festive week? 🤔 Stay tuned for exciting visual updates — the adventure is just beginning! ✨

    • A cheerful man enjoys the Happy Vitruvian Day festivities, with colorful decorations representing SDG
  • Ever felt a bit shy striking up a conversation online? We've got your back! 🤝 At SDG, we're revolutionizing communication with AI-powered features that make every interaction smoother and more engaging. That's why we're building a Copilot system —to transform the way people connect. "Imagine initiating chats effortlessly and keeping conversations flowing naturally, without any awkward pauses or forced interactions", says Andrei Kolesnikov, Chief Product Officer at Social Discovery Group. 🌟 Our mission at SDG is to break down communication barriers and help you build meaningful connections. With Copilot, we're one step closer to making that happen. Are you in? Join our Team today! https://lnkd.in/dDmGgpeQ

  • Got an Eye for Talent? Let’s Make It Count! 🎯 At Social Discovery Group, exceptional talent attracts more exceptional talent. Our Employee Referral Program offers you the chance to shape the future of virtual intimacy while earning up to $5,000 when your referral completes probation! 💡Why participate? ▸Earn generous rewards (really!)  ▸Strengthen your professional network ▸Create meaningful opportunities for others ⚡Referring is simple: Email your referral's CV to ↳ HR@sdgroup.ai↲ with your details. Browse open positions at https://lnkd.in/dDmGgpeQ and help us connect with tomorrow's innovators today! 🌟 Questions? Swipe through our FAQ carousel for complete program details or jump into the Program details for more - https://bit.ly/4csl1xi

  • 🎉 Festive Vibes Alert! We're over the moon to announce our Silver Partnership wit the Reflect Festival 2025! Its is THE premier event for tech and innovation leaders in the region. It's where entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers converge to spark ideas, forge connections, and strengthen collaborations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. 💥Find us at our dedicated booth, where we'll be thrilled to meet you and expand our SDGangster community! Expect awesome giveaways, great conversations, and our classiest swag yet – you won't want to miss it! See you at Reflect Festival in Limassol, Cyprus on May 15-16! Let's make waves together! 🌊

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  • The offer letter is signed, but the real journey's just beginning! ✨ Onboarding is where the magic happens - when company culture clicks (or doesn't), team connections form, and you discover if you've found your professional home for years to come. 🤝 One of our newest hires, Eugene Bandarenka, a Delivery Manager, just pulled back the curtain on his SDG onboarding experience. Curious about how we welcome new team members and set them up for success? Let’s take a sneak peek! 👀 👉 https://lnkd.in/dw9hKTgJ 👇 YOUR TURN! What's the most surprising onboarding experience you've had? The good, the shocking, or the "wait, that actually happened?!" We want to hear it all!

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  • 📢 Check our hot positions from Social Discovery Group, the world's largest group of social discovery companies. Knowing someone who fits these roles? 💰 Refer them and earn up to $5,000! 👉 Refer a friend via email: HR@sdgroup.ai 👉 Full details https://bit.ly/LD_Refferal 🎯 We’re Hiring for: 🔹 Marketing Analyst (Integrate and visualize data from multiple sources to provide clear, actionable insights) ➥ https://bit.ly/3FCeEuN 🔹Senior UX/UI Designer (UI/UX Design, Interaction Design, UI documentation) ➥ https://bit.ly/4iDlNtb 🔹Chief of Corporate IT (IT Infrastructure and Teams Management)➥ https://bit.ly/3EIK1DG 🔹Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Lead and support C&B programs) ➥ https://bit.ly/3XXrrhI 🔹Team Lead/Principal NLP engineer (architecture of ML services, model training processes) ➥ https://bit.ly/41TO0VH 🔹ML Ops (setting up CI/CD for ML solutions)➥ https://bit.ly/4hzV001 🔹SEO Specialist (Link Builder)➥ https://bit.ly/4bFdnzi 🔹Deputy Head of Core Products (product development strategies, budgeting, forecasting, cost control) ➥ https://bit.ly/4g9cD5W Why choose us? 🌎 We're a remote-first company embracing digital nomadism, driven by ambitious projects, expert teams, global training, and abundant avenues for personal and professional advancement! 📩 Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Apply now!

  • Breaking News from the Land of the Rising Sun! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce that one of our products - Kiseki, Japan's #1 global romance matching service, has been certified as a Great Place to Work by 働きがいのある会社研究所/Great Place To Work® Japan Institute. 🎉 This incredible achievement is a testament to the amazing culture we've built together, driven by the invaluable feedback from our team. The Great Place to Work Institute surveys over 7,000 companies across 60 countries, and we're proud to stand out for our exceptional workplace environment in Japan. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀: 🌟 80% of our employees in Japan consider SDG a Great Place to Work! 🌟 87% of our team is fully engaged, bringing their best every day and owning their roles with passion! 🌟 100% agree that everyone at SDG Japan is treated fairly, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Building an amazing team starts with appreciation, and this recognition is a reflection of our collective efforts. 🏆 A huge thank you to Kiseki Team and every SDGanger for making SDG a place where everyone feels valued and trusted.

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  • Its a sweet reminder that we at SDG Lab arу on the lookout for founders creating products in virtual intimacy, communication, social media, gamification, AI companions, and B2B tools to enhance communication. If you’re building something in these spaces (or know someone who is), don’t hesitate to reach us out!

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    VC scout and product strategist for startups | Ex-Bain, VK | Future of Work, AI, Tech speaker and author

    I’m happy to share that I’ve started my first VC engagement - Startup scout with Social Discovery Group! TLDR: Looking for founders building products in virtual intimacy, communication, social media, gamification, AI companions - as well as B2B tools to facilitate and improve communications. Yep, you can pitch your startup, or refer founders to me! Following up with more details in a separate post.

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  • Our success story starts with happy employees! 'Happy employees achieve better results, and we see this in action every day,' says Svetlana Goryushkina, SDG Global People Director. 🧡 Over the past year, we've hit several significant milestones: ✓Named among the top 5 companies for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs by FlexJobs ✓Certified as a Great Place to Work in the USA ✓Achieved outstanding Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) results Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements 🫶, and their satisfaction is what sets us apart.

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