Software Engineer/ Backend

Our MissionLaunched 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 Team: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.The Tinder Revenue team is a passionate group of engineers determined to provide a premium and best-in-class experience for our members! Through our mission to monetize the global Tinder experience via subscription and a la carte products, we have become one of the top-grossing apps in the world. As an engineer here, you'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to a company with a global footprint while working on a small and agile team that can impact the user experience in a meaningful way!Where you’ll work:This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration twice per week. This position is located in Los Angeles.Our ValuesMember Safety:Our top priority is to build an authentic, equitable, and respectful communityDiversity:We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our membersAuthenticity + Collaboration:We encourage authenticity to nurture a trustworthy, collaborative environmentBig Ideas : We champion and rally behind big ideas, empowering people to to think and act differently and to be unafraid of having a strong point of viewInnovation : We never stand still; we’re inspired to build for what’s next, and we must constantly innovate, experiment, and learnIn this role, you will:Develop exciting new Tinder revenue-driving featuresImprove our product offering and billing platformsImprove subscriber retention while driving conversions and reducing churnHelp us scale to meet the ever-growing Tinder user base and global audienceCollaborate with various technical and functional teams across our companyGain exposure to terabytes of data including billions of swipes a dayOwn all aspects of software engineering and product developmentParticipate in architecture, design, and code reviewsDesign and conduct software tests.Build highly reliable software solutionsDevelop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.Communicate with team and stakeholders to understand specific system requirements.Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.Monitor system operation to detect potential problemsYou'll need:2 - 5 years of software industry experienceExperience designing and building low latency distributed backend systems at scaleExcellent knowledge and experience with a backend language like Java,Node.JS , Go, or PythonStrong knowledge of backend architecture and when to make tradeoffsPassion to solve unique and challenging problemsVery strong communication skillsAn advocate for good code quality and best engineering practicesKnowledge of SQL/NoSQL Databases such as Postgres, DynamoDB or RedisAbility to dive into low level details and convert product requirements into precise technical designCritical thinking skillsAbility to solve complex problemsNice to have:Experience building e-commerce solutionsExperience with building payment and fraud detection solutionsExperience building or optimizing revenue featuresExperience integrating with iOS/Android app storesAn understanding of important revenue metricsProgramming experience in Javascript/Typescript and Node.jsExperience with AWS, ElasticSearch, and KafkaBS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field$130,000 - $145,000 a yearThe salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.Commitment to InclusionAt Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/deiIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact employeebenefits@matchgroup.com.#J-18808-LjbffrOriginal job Software Engineer/ Backend posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.