Tinder
Sr. Software Engineer, Backend
As a Backend Engineer at Tinder, you'll be part of a high-impact group responsible for supercharging engineering speed across Tinder. Velocity builds the systems, AI-driven tools, and internal platforms that let product and engineering teams prototype, ship, and scale connection experiences faster than ever before. You'll work at the core of Tinder's technical innovation enginedesigning distributed systems that support AI-powered developer tooling, automating workflows, and eliminating bottlenecks that slow product iteration. From accelerating CI/CD pipelines to integrating AI agents into engineering workflows, your work will help hundreds of developers move with confidence and speed. In this role, you will:
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services that power AI-assisted development tools and automated workflows Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand their pain points and deliver high-leverage solutions Contribute to foundational systems that drive Tinder's engineering velocity and developer experience Integrate AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or LangGraph to streamline common dev workflows Monitor system health, maintain critical services, and lead improvements across CI/CD, build systems, and internal platforms You'll need:
Deep expertise in one or more backend languages: TypeScript, Python, or Java Strong experience with distributed systems, REST APIs, and backend microservices Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and cloud-native tooling Prior experience using or integrating AI dev-tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLMs, prompt frameworks) Strong fundamentals in system design, debugging, and code review Nice to have:
Experience building agent orchestration tools like LangGraph Familiarity with CI/CD systems like Jenkins, Bazel, or BuildKite Interest in prompt engineering or working with internal AI agents Familiarity with service mesh, observability stacks, or RAG systems $195,000 - $215,000 a year The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $215,000. 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 range is reflective of a position based in Palo Alto, CA. 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. 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: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei
As a Backend Engineer at Tinder, you'll be part of a high-impact group responsible for supercharging engineering speed across Tinder. Velocity builds the systems, AI-driven tools, and internal platforms that let product and engineering teams prototype, ship, and scale connection experiences faster than ever before. You'll work at the core of Tinder's technical innovation enginedesigning distributed systems that support AI-powered developer tooling, automating workflows, and eliminating bottlenecks that slow product iteration. From accelerating CI/CD pipelines to integrating AI agents into engineering workflows, your work will help hundreds of developers move with confidence and speed. In this role, you will:
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services that power AI-assisted development tools and automated workflows Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand their pain points and deliver high-leverage solutions Contribute to foundational systems that drive Tinder's engineering velocity and developer experience Integrate AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or LangGraph to streamline common dev workflows Monitor system health, maintain critical services, and lead improvements across CI/CD, build systems, and internal platforms You'll need:
Deep expertise in one or more backend languages: TypeScript, Python, or Java Strong experience with distributed systems, REST APIs, and backend microservices Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and cloud-native tooling Prior experience using or integrating AI dev-tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLMs, prompt frameworks) Strong fundamentals in system design, debugging, and code review Nice to have:
Experience building agent orchestration tools like LangGraph Familiarity with CI/CD systems like Jenkins, Bazel, or BuildKite Interest in prompt engineering or working with internal AI agents Familiarity with service mesh, observability stacks, or RAG systems $195,000 - $215,000 a year The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $215,000. 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 range is reflective of a position based in Palo Alto, CA. 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. 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: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei