Software Engineer, iOS

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 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. As an iOS 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 across the world.   Where you’ll work: This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three times per week in our Palo Alto, CA office. In this role, you will:

Contribute to the architecture, design and implementation of consumer facing features in the Tinder App

Build compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally

Collaborate with engineers cross-functionally as well as the product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder’s App and services 

Contribute to internal shared frameworks and libraries

Shape the future of optimized analytics at Tinder from the ground up with innovative data tools for the analytics and data science team(s)

Evolve Tinder’s architecture to support multiple authentication flows and account management

Mentor, collaborate, and learn from innovative and passionate team members

You'll need:

2+ years of experience building consumer-facing applications with native iOS

Full life cycle experience building applications in Swift

Proficient in Swift concepts (structs, optionals, generics etc.) 

Experience building user-facing features with autolayout 

Familiar with popular architecture patterns such as MVVM / Clean and their uses

Knowledge of iOS memory management and protocol-oriented programming 

Experience building and testing large-scale iOS apps and/or codebases

Proficiency writing your own unit tests 

Clear and solutions oriented communication style with a passion for code quality 

Willingness to work collaboratively in an Agile environment (scrum, planning poker, standup, etc.)

Nice to have:

Experience with building public APIs and mobile SDK’s 

Knowledge of native iOS frameworks like URL Session, Core Data and Core Animation 

Comfortable working with legacy code and improving it

Experience communicating and implementing effective, solutions oriented improvements 

Familiar with implementing In-App Purchases, StoreKit or implementing premium features in an iOS app

A BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering is amazing but not required; proficiency in modern iOS technologies and principles is what matters most

As a full time employee, you'll enjoy:

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 (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

Free subscription to Tinder Gold