Senior Software Engineer, Tinder

Cloud Infrastructure

$180-200k

Salary is applicable Los Angeles, CA candidates only and may vary on further locations

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Java

Jenkins

Ansible

Azure

Puppet

Spinnaker

Senior and Expert level

New York

Swipe-based dating app

Open for applications

Swipe-based dating app

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailB2BSocialDatingAdvertising

Open for applications

$180-200k

Salary is applicable Los Angeles, CA candidates only and may vary on further locations

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Java

Jenkins

Ansible

Azure

Puppet

Spinnaker

Senior and Expert level

New York

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailB2BSocialDatingAdvertising

Company mission

To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We're looking for a seasoned, passionate, and curious software engineer, someone who thrives in both collaborative environments and autonomous work
You're eager to learn, open to exploring new technologies, and ready to bring your own expertise to help shape the future of Tinder's infrastructure. If you love solving complex problems and take pride in building robust, high-performant systems, we'd love to meet you
5-7+ years of software development experience
1-2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure or other cloud providers
Strong communication skills and a passion to drive projects from start to finish
Good experience with backend languages like Python, Go and Java
Excellent knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design

Desirable

Docker experienceTerraform, CloudFormation, Puppet, Ansible experience
Kubernetes, Envoy, or service-mesh experience
Experience managing a CI/CD platform (Buildkite, Jenkins, Spinnaker, etc.)
Experience with cloud networking (VPC, ELB, Route53/DNS, etc.)
BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or similar subject area

What the job involves

As part of the Cloud Infrastructure team at Tinder, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the systems that support hundreds of millions of active users each month
We're a relatively small, tight-knit group of curious and pragmatic software engineers who are passionate about automation, scalability, and empowering product engineering teams with the tools they need to build efficiently at scale
Work on a high impact, greenfield projectBuild highly reliable software solutions
Work on a cutting edge Kubernetes and Envoy service-mesh stack
Collaborate with various technical and functional teams across our company
Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
Recruit, encourage and develop other 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 sing-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 Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

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

Leadership

Jonathan Badeen

(Co-Founder)

Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.

Sean Rad

(Co-Founder)

Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.

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