Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Summary

Join Tinder as a Staff Backend Engineer and make a significant impact on the most visible parts of the Tinder app. You will design, develop, and operate scalable and resilient distributed services, collaborate with various teams, influence the team roadmap, and contribute to team growth. This role requires excellent backend language skills (Java, Node.js, Go, or C++), a strong computer science background, and experience with distributed systems. The ideal candidate will also have experience with cloud computing, NoSQL databases, and Agile development. Tinder offers a competitive salary, unlimited PTO, comprehensive benefits, and investment in employee development and wellness.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and experience with a backend language like Java, Node.js , Go, C++
• BS/MS in Computer Science or an equivalent field with 5+ years of industry work experience
• Excellent knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and coding
• Strong designing and building distributed backend systems handling high volumes of traffic
• Experience in handling ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization, time management abilities, and a focus on execution

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and operate scalable and resilient distributed services that run on Kubernetes or ECS
• Collaborate with various functional teams across Tinder on the expansion of our service platform
• Influence the team roadmap and product development
• Recruit, encourage, and develop other team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark
• Experience with Typescript
• Agile development methodology and CI/CD
• Experience with Docker containers

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness 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 (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 $3,000 stipend for your professional development
• Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
• $500 work-from-home stipend to set you up for remote work
• Free subscription to Tinder Gold