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Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Location
Palo Alto, California
Department
Tindership & University Grads
Job Type
Intern
Focus

Our Mission:

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”™

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:

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.
Program Duration
The internship program will run from June 1 through August 31, 2026.

Where you’ll work


This is a hybrid role that requires in-office collaboration three days per week in Palo Alto, California.

About
The Tinder ML team drives impact across nearly every core domain of the product — from Recommendations and Trust & Safety to Profile, Chat, Growth, and Revenue. Our mission is to apply machine learning to enhance user experiences, foster trust, and accelerate business growth across Tinder’s ecosystem. With Tinder's global scale and impact, you'll be at the forefront of solving some of the most complex challenges in technology. In this internship program, you will collaborate with senior engineers to build and deploy ML solutions that advance Tinder’s business goals.

What you'll do:

  • Gain real-world experience on exciting challenges to improve the user experience.
  • Design and implement machine learning algorithms for the assigned domains: Recommendation, Trust, Profile, Chat, Growth, or Revenue.  
  • Experience the ML model formulation of production problem under the guidance.
  • Work closely with a Senior Engineers to develop machine learning solutions to further Tinder’s business goals.
  • Participate in the annual Tindership Hackathon, presenting with your team to the entire Tinder team and panel of executives. 

What we're looking for:

  • Aspiring ML Engineer who’s excited to work on large scale challenges with cutting-edge technology.
  • Practical knowledge of how to build efficient end-to-end ML workflows.
  • Proficient in Python. 
  • Hands-on experience in designing and building ML models.
  • Foundational knowledge of basic Computer Science principles: data structures and algorithms. 
  • Currently pursuing a BS/BA or MS in Computer Science or a related field. 

Nice to have:

  • Publications in top ML or data science conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, RecSys, KDD).
  • Experience deploying ML models in production environments.
  • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
  • Experience with Databricks, Spark, or Airflow.
  • Proficiency in additional programming languages like Go, Java or Scala.

Salary Range:

$47
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$47
per hour

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.

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.

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 speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.

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What life is like on the

Tindership & University Grads

team

"My day is full of critical thinking, problem solving and ambiguity. Working in strategy, we are tasked with being thought leaders at Tinder and solving some of Tinder's most difficult problems. I appreciate that every day I am challenged."
Tim Littman
,
Senior Strategy Manager

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Impact

The liveliness of a startup with the impact of a global business

Work-from-home stipend

A little cash to set you up for hybrid work

Paid time off

10 paid wellness days and access to mental health resources

Optional health benefits

Medical, vision and dental if you want ‘em

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