Senior Software Engineer, Android

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.

Our Values

• Take the Lead: We don't ghost our work or each other. Just as users don't leave their matches hanging, we don't let each other down.
• Move Fast: We have a bias for action and urgency. Something that could be done tomorrow would be better if done today.
• Better Together: We keep connection at the heart of dating and at the heart of how we work. Just as our users are better when they connect with others, so are we when we collaborate.
• Real Talk: We say the hard thing the human way. Just as we ask our users to behave with kindness and candor in our community, we expect Team Tinder to do the same.
• Safety First: We act with integrity, transparency, and consistency so people feel safe—whether they're swiping, matching, or working alongside us.
• Spark Fun: We have fun to unlock creativity, fuel innovation, and help us build better experiences for daters.
  
  

The Role

The Engineering team is responsible for building innovative features and resilient systems that bring people together. We're always experimenting with new features to engage with our members. Although we are a high-scale tech company, the member-to-engineer ratio is very high—making the level of impact each engineer gets to have at Tinder enormous.

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 the world over.

Where You’ll Work

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in Ghent, Belgium.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of consumer-facing features in the Tinder App.
• Build new compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers and designers to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder’s App and services.
• Create and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries.
• Mentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members
  
  

You'll Need

• 5+ years of professional experience building native Android applications
• Significant experience building applications in Kotlin
• Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose
• A strong software architect well versed in design patterns (e.g. you've worked with MVP, Clean/MVVM, and know the benefits of each. You've written your own Repositories and Factories)
• Understanding of the value of Dependency Injection and has implemented Dagger
• Experienced in Coroutines
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants) to boost productivity
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness and ability collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills that thrives in a team-oriented environment
• Proactive, curious, and always looking for ways to learn and improve
• Comfort working cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams
• Adaptave and positive in a fast-changing, agile environments
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience designing and architecting full-stack applications, including API design and UI wireframing
• Someone who understands material design guidelines (e.g. you know how to be a good Android citizen while maintaining a strong unique brand identity)
• The ability to combine good judgment, empathy, and technical skills
• BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering
  
  

As Part Of Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
• Investment in your wellness: Group Insurance, DKV Hospitalisation Insurance, Alan Health Insurance & access to mental health support
• Paid Emergency Days
• 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 stipend for your professional development
• Meal vouchers, Internet at Home, Phone Subscription
• 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: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.

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