Software Engineer, Backend
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Excellent knowledge and experience with a backend language like Java, Node.js, Go, or C++.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or an equivalent field with 2+ years of industry work experience.
- Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and coding.
- Experience in designing and building distributed backend systems handling high volumes of traffic.
- Ability to handle ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization and time management skills.
- Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience in design and development using NoSQL databases like DynamoDB or Cassandra.
- Familiarity with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark.
- Experience with Typescript and Agile development methodology.
- Experience with Docker containers.
Benefits
- Flexible Vacation, 10 Sick 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 and family forming benefits.
- Investment in your development with mentorship and access to online courses.
- Access to mental health support, paid concierge medical membership, and fitness membership subsidy.
- Free subscription to Tinder Gold.
You've heard of us. 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 100 billion matches, serving over 47 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. Awards? Check. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, "It Starts with a Swipe™," and eight awards from Comparably, including Best Engineering Teams, Best Product & Design Teams, and Best Career Growth. Rounding out this award-winning year, Built In named us Best Place to Work in the U.S., Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Over the years, we’ve received over 50 company awards for our benefits, diversity, compensation, and career growth opportunities. And we’re proud of that. Want to know more? Check out available roles and see what your life at Tinder could be: https://www.lifeattinder.com/