Staff Software Engineer, Android

Match Group • New York, NY

104d • $215,000 - $240,000

About The Position

As a Staff 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 the world over. The team: We are building a new, focused team within Tinder that feels a lot like a startup—nimble, efficient, and centered on building innovative features for the next generation of users. This role comes with a lot of ownership and visibility, as you’d be the founding Android engineer on the team and shape how we build the product, define architecture, and work closely with teams across the company to bring new ideas to life. You should be product- and user-oriented, and comfortable with autonomy and ambiguity.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience developing native Android applications
• Extensive experience building applications using Kotlin
• Strong software design skills, including a deep understanding of design patterns (e.g., Clean / MVVM / MVP, and the benefits of each) and dependency injection
• Understanding of design guidelines (i.e. 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

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture design and implementation of consumer-facing features in the Tinder app
• Build compelling new in-app experiences that will reach tens of millions of users globally
• Coordinate with product and design teams and influence the roadmap and product development of the Tinder app and services
• Create and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries
• Mentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members

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 subscription to Tinder Gold

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees