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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Match Group LLC, Dallas, TX)

Location
Dallas
Department
Engineering
Job Type
Full Time
Focus

Our Mission:

As humans, there are few things more exciting than meeting someone new. At Tinder, we’re on a mission to power and inspire real connections by making it easy and fun for every new generation of singles. 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:

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One Team, One Dream

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.

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Own It

We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

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Never Stop Learning

We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.

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Spark Solutions

We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.

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Embrace Our Differences

We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.

The Role:

Multiple positions available. Develop new features for Tinder. Improve subscriber retention while driving subscriptions and reducing churn. Help the company scale to meet the ever-growing Tinder user base and global audience. Gain exposure to terabytes of data including billions of swipes per day. Build tools, infrastructure, and software systems to ensure 100% uptime of Tinder for all users across the world. Modify existing software to correct errors, allowing it to adapt to new hardware and improve performance. Scale existing software system to meet the extraordinary application demand. Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. Build quality tools and frameworks to ensure a high-quality product. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Use strong communication skills (verbal and written) to coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met. Problem solve software issues to support high traffic application. Position allows telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. Salary: $140,000 - $223,000 per year.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field, plus 5 years of professional experience as Software engineer, backend engineer, or any occupation/position/job title involving backend software engineering. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, the employer will accept a Master’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field, plus 3 years of professional experience as Software engineer, backend engineer, or any occupation/position/job title involving backend software engineering.  Must also have experience in the following: 3 years of professional experience performing backend software engineering (including planning, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining software systems or applications); 2 years of professional experience designing and debugging backend interfaces for direct consumer-facing features (Business to Consumer) built on iOS and Android for a global tech company; 2 years of professional experience using backend languages (including JavaScript) to design, develop, and modify software systems; 2 years of professional experience writing comprehensive unit and regression tests; 2 years of professional experience developing large-scale (1,000+) distributed real-time systems; 2 years of professional experience using Application Programming Interface (API) to design, develop, and modify software systems; 2 years of professional experience implementing scale and volume mobile backed systems; and 1 year of professional experience operating NoSQL databases. CONTACT: Please email resume to: Lauren.Lozano@Match.com. Please specify ad code TCLL.

    Salary Range:

    $140,000
    -
    $223,000
    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.

    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.

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    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 contact employeebenefits@matchgroup.com.

    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 about inclusion at Tinder
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    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 contact employeebenefits@matchgroup.com.

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    What life is like on the

    Engineering

    team

    "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
    ,
    Staff Software Engineer, Backend

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