Senior Android Engineer, Tinder

$180-200k

This salary range is reflective of a position based in West Hollywood

Android

Kotlin

Dagger

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

San Francisco Bay Area

2 days a week in office (West Hollywood, CA / Palo Alto, CA)

Swipe-based dating app

Job no longer available

Swipe-based dating app

1001+ employees

B2CRetailB2BSocialDatingAdvertising

Job no longer available

$180-200k

This salary range is reflective of a position based in West Hollywood

Android

Kotlin

Dagger

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

San Francisco Bay Area

2 days a week in office (West Hollywood, CA / 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.

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Company

Role

Who you are

5+ years of professional experience building native Android applications
Significant experience building applications in Kotlin
Strong software architecture experience Well versed in design patterns ( MVP, Clean/MVVM)
Experience writing your own Repositories and Factories
Understanding of the value of Dependency Injection and implementing Dagger
Experience writing your own test scripts
Proficiency using coroutines
Clear and solutions oriented communication style with a passion for code quality

Desirable

Experience designing and architecting full stack applications, including API design and UI wireframing
Someone who understands material design guidelines (e.g. you know how to be a good Android citizen while maintaining a strong unique brand identity)
Clear communicate style within a collaborative team environment
The ability to combine good judgement, empathy, and technical skills
BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

What the job involves

As a Senior Android engineer at Tinder, you will have an outsized impact and ownership of the most visible aspects of the Tinder App
We are deeply invested in challenging norms, constantly improving architecture design, exploring emergent tech and ideas, and leveraging new technologies in interesting ways to deliver an app that is widely known the world over
Contribute to the architecture, design and implementation of consumer facing features in the Tinder App
Build new compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally
Coordinate with the product and design team(s) influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder App and services
Create and maintain 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 scientist team(s)
Evolve Tinder’s architecture to support multiple authentication flows and account management
Mentor, collaborate and learn with 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 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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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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