Product Intern, Tinder
$47 - $47 an hour
3 days a week in office
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$47 - $47 an hour
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in a relevant field (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Communications, Design Strategy, Marketing, or related discipline)
- Strong curiosity about user behavior, culture, and technology
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills — able to turn research into insights that inspire action
- Comfortable conducting qualitative research and synthesizing findings
- Collaborative and creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Familiarity with social apps, emerging trends, and Gen Z digital culture is a plus
- Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer
What the job involves
- The internship program will run from June 1 through August 31, 2026
- As a Product Intern on Tinder’s Product team, you’ll help explore early-stage ideas that shape how millions of people connect
- You’ll immerse yourself in user behavior—especially among Gen Z—and transform cultural insights into opportunities that inspire product innovation
- This role is ideal for someone who’s curious, creative, and passionate about understanding people and shaping meaningful digital experiences
- Support a one of Core’s product teams by exploring early-stage product ideas that aim to improve Tinder’s user experience, especially for Gen Z
- Conduct qualitative user research (e.g., friend groups, social listening, interviews, lightweight surveys) to uncover pain points, behaviors, and product opportunities
- Partner closely with a design intern to ideate, jam, and visualize user insights and product concepts
- Help synthesize user research into presentations, decks, and storytelling moments that inspire product thinking
- Pitch or prototype product concepts grounded in user insights (with support from design/PM)
- Help analyze competitor apps and content surfaces to inspire new feature ideas
- Stay close to emerging cultural and social trends. Help the team stay connected to how Gen Z is dating, talking, and spending time online
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sign-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
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