iOS Software Engineer, Tinder

$120-145k

This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, may vary in other locations + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

iOS

Swift

Junior and Mid level

Los Angeles

3 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

Swipe-based dating app

Open for applications

Swipe-based dating app

1001+ employees

B2CRetailB2BSocialDatingAdvertising

Open for applications

$120-145k

This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, may vary in other locations + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

iOS

Swift

Junior and Mid level

Los Angeles

3 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CRetailB2BSocialDatingAdvertising

Company mission

To power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

1+ year of experience building consumer-facing applications with native iOS
Full life cycle experience building applications in Swift
Proficient in Swift concepts (structs, optionals, generics etc.)
Experience building user-facing features with autolayout
Familiar with popular architecture patterns such as MVVM / Clean and their uses
Knowledge of iOS memory management and protocol-oriented programming
Experience building and testing large-scale iOS apps and/or codebases
Proficiency writing your own unit tests
Clear and solutions oriented communication style with a passion for code quality
Willingness to work collaboratively in an Agile environment (scrum, planning poker, standup, etc.)

Desirable

Experience with building public APIs and mobile SDK’s
Knowledge of native iOS frameworks like URL Session, Core Data and Core Animation
Comfortable working with legacy code and improving it
Experience communicating and implementing effective, solutions oriented improvements
Familiar with implementing In-App Purchases, StoreKit or implementing premium features in an iOS app
A BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering is amazing but not required; proficiency in modern iOS technologies and principles is what matters most

What the job involves

As an iOS engineer at Tinder, you will have an outsized impact and ownership of the most visible aspects of the Tinder App
Contribute to the architecture, design and implementation of consumer facing features in the Tinder App
Build compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally
Collaborate with engineers cross-functionally as well as the product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder’s App and services
Contribute to internal shared frameworks and libraries
Shape the future of optimized analytics at Tinder from the ground up with innovative data tools for the analytics and data science team(s)
Evolve Tinder’s architecture to support multiple authentication flows and account management
Mentor, collaborate, and learn from innovative and passionate team members

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 revolutionised 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 capitalise 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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Insights

42% female employees

-8% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.4)

Company

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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