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Tinder · 7 months ago

Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$245K/yr - $310K/yr

8+ years exp

Tinder is a leading dating app that connects people based on mutual interest. As a Staff Software Engineer focused on recommendations, you will design and implement machine learning systems that enhance user experiences and optimize the recommendation algorithms.

DatingInternetMobile AppsSocial Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the modeling efforts of Tinder’s recommendation system

Apply state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, causal inference, and optimization, to enhance our foundational models

Develop algorithms that optimize our complex ecosystem to meet multiple disparate objectives

Lead the research and development of novel algorithms and models, staying at the forefront of advancements in ML technologies

Work with big data to improve the accuracy and relevance of recommendations

Collaborate with other machine learning engineers, backend software engineers, and product managers to integrate ML models into our systems, improving user experience and driving business objectives

Mentor and guide team members, fostering their growth and enabling them to reach their full potential

Qualification

Machine LearningRecommendation SystemsDeep LearningPythonBig DataReinforcement LearningCausal InferenceOptimizationJavaScalaKerasTensorFlow

Required

8+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions at scale

PhD or MS in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or another highly quantitative field

Hands-on experience in designing and building large-scale recommendation systems

In-depth knowledge of deep neural networks, particularly in the recommendations

Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, etc

Proficiency in Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages

Strong decision-making skills with a bias for action and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence

Proven leadership abilities to inspire and motivate teams to excel and achieve ambitious goals

Benefits

Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days

Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matching

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents), family forming benefits, and Milk Stork, which provides access to breast milk shipping for business travel, surrogacy, and employee relocation

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

Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, and Insight Timer; paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy

Free premium subscriptions for several Match Group apps – including Tinder Platinum!

Company

Tinder

Glassdoor3.3

Tinder anonymously finds people nearby that like each other and connects them if they are both interested. It is a sub-organization of Match Group.

Founded in 2012

West Hollywood, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.tinder.com

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