Lifeattinder
Software Engineer, iOS Hot Job Palo Alto, California Department Engineering
Lifeattinder, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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 Role As an iOS 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 in our Palo Alto, CA office.
As an iOS Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
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
What you’ll need
2+ years of experience building consumer‑facing applications with native iOS
Full life‑cycle experience building applications in Swift
Experience building user‑facing features with autolayout
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.)
Preferred Qualifications
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
As a full‑time employee, you’ll enjoy
Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days
Time 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
Free subscription to Tinder Gold
Salary Range $165,000 – $185,000 per 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.
Our Values We work hand‑in‑hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission. We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving. We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members.
“As an engineer, I'm part of a small, self‑contained and fast‑moving pod. We have a leading voice in new feature ideation and are empowered to take products from an abstract vision to availability in a matter of months.”
— Serge Vartanov
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The Role As an iOS 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 in our Palo Alto, CA office.
As an iOS Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
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
What you’ll need
2+ years of experience building consumer‑facing applications with native iOS
Full life‑cycle experience building applications in Swift
Experience building user‑facing features with autolayout
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.)
Preferred Qualifications
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
As a full‑time employee, you’ll enjoy
Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days
Time 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
Free subscription to Tinder Gold
Salary Range $165,000 – $185,000 per 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.
Our Values We work hand‑in‑hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission. We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving. We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members.
“As an engineer, I'm part of a small, self‑contained and fast‑moving pod. We have a leading voice in new feature ideation and are empowered to take products from an abstract vision to availability in a matter of months.”
— Serge Vartanov
#J-18808-Ljbffr