Job Description
Our Mission
As humans, there are few things more exciting than meeting someone new. At Tinder, we’re inspired by the challenge of keeping the magic of human connection alive. With tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, 2+ billion swipes per day, 20+ million matches per day, and a presence in 190+ countries, our reach is expansiveand rapidly growing.We work together to solve complex problems. Behind the simplicity of every match, we think deeply about human relationships, behavioral science, network economics, AI and ML, online and real-world safety, cultural nuances, loneliness, love, sex, and more.
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 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 learnThe TeamThe 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 highmaking 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 across the world.
Where you’ll work:This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration twice per week. Our offices are located in West Hollywood, San Francisco, or Palo Alto, CA.
In this role, you will:Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of consumer-facing features in the Tinder App using the latest technologiesBuild new compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globallyCoordinate with the product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of the Tinder App and servicesCreate and maintain internal shared frameworks and librariesShape 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 managementMentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members
You’ll need:3+ years of professional experience building native Android applicationsSignificant experience building applications in KotlinStrong software architecture experienceWell versed in design patterns ( MVP, Clean/MVVM)Experience writing your own Repositories and FactoriesUnderstanding of the value of Dependency Injection and implementing DaggerExperience writing your own test scriptsProficiency using coroutinesClear and solutions oriented communication style with a passion for code quality
Nice to have:Experience designing and architecting full-stack applications, including API design and UI wireframingSomeone who understands material design guidelines (e.g. you know how to be a good Android citizen while maintaining a strong unique brand identity)Clear communication style within a collaborative team environmentThe ability to combine good judgment, empathy,
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