Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

Tinder, the revolutionary dating app that has transformed how people connect globally, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their engineering team. This role is part of the Velocity team, which is crucial in accelerating engineering capabilities across Tinder through AI-driven tools and internal platforms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Tinder's technical innovation, where you'll be designing distributed systems that support AI-powered developer tooling and automating workflows. You'll be instrumental in eliminating bottlenecks and enhancing product iteration speed, working with cutting-edge technologies including AI integration, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions that impact hundreds of developers. The role combines technical expertise in backend development with modern AI tools integration, making it perfect for engineers passionate about developer productivity and large-scale systems.

Tinder offers a competitive salary range of $195,000 - $215,000 and promotes an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. The company's values emphasize collaboration ("One Team, One Dream"), ownership, continuous learning, problem-solving, and embracing differences. With its massive scale of 630 million downloads and presence in 190 countries, this role offers the opportunity to impact millions of users while working with modern technologies and AI-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in backend languages (TypeScript, Python, or Java), distributed systems experience, and familiarity with AI development tools. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of engineering efficiency and innovation, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work on challenging problems at scale.