Tinder · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Backend
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
2+ years expTinder is a leading dating app that has revolutionized how people connect, achieving unmatched scale and user engagement. As a Backend Engineer, you will design and develop scalable services, collaborate across teams, and influence product development while having a significant impact on the Tinder app.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop and operate scalable and resilient distributed services that run on Kubernetes or ECS
Collaborate with various functional teams across Tinder on the expansion of our service platform
Influence the team roadmap and product development
Recruit, encourage, and develop other team members
Qualification
Required
Excellent knowledge and experience with a backend language like Java, Node.js, Go, C++
BS/MS in Computer Science or an equivalent field with 2+ years of industry work experience
Excellent knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and coding
Strong designing and building distributed backend systems handling high volumes of traffic
Experience in handling ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization, time management abilities, and a focus on execution
Passion to tackle exciting engineering problems and make continuous improvements
Preferred
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 Typescript
Agile development methodology and CI/CD
Experience with Docker containers
Benefits
Flexible Vacation (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days
Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
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) and family forming benefits
Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development
Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
Free subscription to Tinder Gold
Company
Tinder
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.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
BenchmarkIAC
2017-10-10Series Unknown
2014-10-28Series Unknown
2014-04-11Secondary Market· $50M
Leadership Team
Brian Norgard
Chief Product Officer
Melissa Hobley
Global CMO
Recent News
2026-01-04
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2025-12-24
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