Android Software Engineer

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 expansive—and 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.

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 three times 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 technologies

Build new compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally

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

Create and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries

Shape 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 management

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

You'll need:

3+ years of professional experience building native Android applications

Significant experience building applications in Kotlin

Strong software architecture experience Well versed in design patterns ( MVP, Clean/MVVM)

Experience writing your own Repositories and Factories

Understanding of the value of Dependency Injection and implementing Dagger

Experience writing your own test scripts

Proficiency using coroutines

Clear 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 wire-framing

Someone 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 environment

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

BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy: Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period) 10 annual Wellness DaysTime 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 $500 work-from-home stipend to set you up for remote work Free subscription to Tinder Platinum

Commitment to Inclusion

At 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: