Tinder
Software Engineer, iOS
Launched 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 iOS Platform team at Tinder plays a critical role in scaling and streamlining app development across all of iOS engineering. We focus on building and maintaining the systems that enable our teams to deliver features quickly, reliably, and at high quality. From modular architecture and build system optimizations to app performance improvements and developer tooling, our work directly impacts the velocity of iOS development and the experience of millions of users. This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three times per week. Our office is located in Los Angeles. In This Role, You Will:
Contribute to the architecture, design and implementation of consumer facing features in the Tinder App Build compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally Collaborate with engineers cross-functionally as well as the product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder's App and services Contribute to 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 science team(s) Evolve Tinder's architecture to support multiple authentication flows and account management Mentor, collaborate, and learn from innovative and passionate team members You'll Need:
1+ years of experience building consumer-facing applications with native iOS Full life cycle experience building applications in Swift Proficient in Swift concepts (structs, optionals, generics etc.) Experience working on improving the app performance Familiar with popular architecture patterns such as MVVM / Clean and their uses Knowledge of iOS memory management and protocol-oriented programming Experience building and testing large-scale iOS apps and/or codebases Proficiency writing your own unit tests Clear and solutions oriented communication style with a passion for code quality Willingness to work collaboratively in an Agile environment (scrum, planning poker, standup, etc.) Nice To Have:
Experience with building public APIs and mobile SDK's Knowledge of native iOS frameworks like URL Session, Core Data and Core Animation. Comfortable working with legacy code and improving it Experience communicating and implementing effective, solutions oriented improvements Familiar with implementing In-App Purchases, StoreKit or implementing premium features in an iOS app A BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering is amazing but not required; proficiency in modern iOS technologies and principles is what matters most $140,000 - $160,000 a year. 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 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. 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.
Launched 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 iOS Platform team at Tinder plays a critical role in scaling and streamlining app development across all of iOS engineering. We focus on building and maintaining the systems that enable our teams to deliver features quickly, reliably, and at high quality. From modular architecture and build system optimizations to app performance improvements and developer tooling, our work directly impacts the velocity of iOS development and the experience of millions of users. This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three times per week. Our office is located in Los Angeles. In This Role, You Will:
Contribute to the architecture, design and implementation of consumer facing features in the Tinder App Build compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally Collaborate with engineers cross-functionally as well as the product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder's App and services Contribute to 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 science team(s) Evolve Tinder's architecture to support multiple authentication flows and account management Mentor, collaborate, and learn from innovative and passionate team members You'll Need:
1+ years of experience building consumer-facing applications with native iOS Full life cycle experience building applications in Swift Proficient in Swift concepts (structs, optionals, generics etc.) Experience working on improving the app performance Familiar with popular architecture patterns such as MVVM / Clean and their uses Knowledge of iOS memory management and protocol-oriented programming Experience building and testing large-scale iOS apps and/or codebases Proficiency writing your own unit tests Clear and solutions oriented communication style with a passion for code quality Willingness to work collaboratively in an Agile environment (scrum, planning poker, standup, etc.) Nice To Have:
Experience with building public APIs and mobile SDK's Knowledge of native iOS frameworks like URL Session, Core Data and Core Animation. Comfortable working with legacy code and improving it Experience communicating and implementing effective, solutions oriented improvements Familiar with implementing In-App Purchases, StoreKit or implementing premium features in an iOS app A BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering is amazing but not required; proficiency in modern iOS technologies and principles is what matters most $140,000 - $160,000 a year. 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 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. 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.