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Our Mission

Launched in 2012, Tinder® revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, “It Starts with a Swipe”™

The Role

The Engineering team is responsible for building innovative features and resilient systems that bring people together. We're always experimenting with new features to engage with our members. Although we are a high-scale tech company, the member-to-engineer ratio is very high—making the level of impact each engineer gets to have at Tinder enormous.

As an 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.

Where you’ll work:

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in Ghent, Belgium.

\nIn this role, you will: \n

Lead 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.

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers and designers to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder’s App and services.

Create and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries.

Mentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members

\nYou’ll need: \n

5+ years of professional experience building native Android applications

Significant experience building applications in Kotlin

Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose

A strong software architect well versed in design patterns (e.g. you've worked with MVP, Clean/MVVM, and know the benefits of each. You've written your own Repositories and Factories)

Understanding of the value of Dependency Injection and has implemented Dagger

Experienced in Coroutines

Experience writing and maintaining unit tests

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants) to boost productivity

Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.

Willingness and ability collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones.

\nNice to have: \n

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)

The ability to combine good judgment, empathy, and technical skills

BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

\nWho you are: \n

A strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented environment

Proactive, curious, and always looking for ways to learn and improve

Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams

Adaptable and positive in a fast-changing, agile environment

\nAs a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy: \n

Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually

Investment in your wellness: Group Insurance, DKV Hospitalisation Insurance, Alan Health Insurance & access to mental health support

Paid Emergency Days

100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family-forming benefits

Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual stipend for your professional development

Meal vouchers, Internet at Home, Phone Subscription

Free subscription to Tinder Platinum

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Requirements

5+ years of professional experience building native Android applications
Significant experience building applications in Kotlin
Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose
A strong software architect well versed in design patterns
Understanding of the value of Dependency Injection and has implemented Dagger
Experienced in Coroutines
Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Willingness and ability to collaborate with stakeholders

\n\n

Nice to have

Experience designing and architecting full-stack applications
Understanding of material design guidelines
Ability to combine good judgment, empathy, and technical skills
BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

\n\n

What You'll Be Doing

Lead 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
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, and designers
Create and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries
Mentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members

\n\n

Perks and Benefits

Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
Investment in your wellness: Group Insurance, DKV Hospitalisation Insurance, Alan Health Insurance & access to mental health support
Paid Emergency Days
100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family-forming benefits
Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual stipend for your professional development
Meal vouchers, Internet at Home, Phone Subscription
Free subscription to Tinder Platinum

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Our Mission

Our Values

One Team, One Dream: We work hand-in-hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission.

Own It: We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Never Stop Learning: We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.

Spark Solutions: We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.

Embrace Our Differences: We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.

The Role

As a Backend 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.

Where you’ll work:

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in Ghent, Belgium.

\nIn this role, you will: \n

Design, build, and operate scalable backend services that power innovative features within Tinder

Partner with the engineering, product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of the Tinder App and services

Monitor system health, maintain critical services and lead improvements across the backend pillar

Learn from and mentor passionate and innovative teammates

\nYou’ll need: \n

At least 2 years of industry work experience

Proficiency in a backend language such as TypeScript or Java

Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design

Hands-on experience designing and building distributed systems handling high volumes of traffic

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants) to boost productivity

Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.

Willingness and ability to collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones.

\nNice to have: \n

Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra

Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark

Experience with Agile development methodology and CI/CD

Experience with Docker containers

\nWho are you: \n

A strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented environment

Proactive, curious, and always looking for ways to learn and improve

Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams

Adaptable and positive in a fast-changing, agile environment

\nAs a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy: \n

Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually

Investment in your wellness: Group Insurance, Hospital Insurance & access to mental health support

Paid Emergency Days

100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family-forming benefits

Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual stipend for your professional development

Meal vouchers, Internet at Home, Phone Subscription

Free subscription to Tinder Platinum

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Requirements:

At least 2 years of industry work experience
Proficiency in a backend language such as TypeScript or Java
Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design
Hands-on experience designing and building distributed systems handling high volumes of traffic
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants) to boost productivity
Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills
Willingness and ability to collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones

\n\n

Nice to have:

Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra
Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark
Experience with Agile development methodology and CI/CD
Experience with Docker containers

\n\n

What you'll be doing:

Design, build, and operate scalable backend services that power innovative features within Tinder
Partner with the engineering, product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of the Tinder App and services
Monitor system health, maintain critical services and lead improvements across the backend pillar
Learn from and mentor passionate and innovative teammates

\n\n

Perks and benefits:

Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
Investment in your wellness: Group Insurance, Hospital Insurance & access to mental health support
Paid Emergency Days
100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family-forming benefits
Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual stipend for your professional development
Meal vouchers, Internet at Home, Phone Subscription
Free subscription to Tinder Platinum

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