Senior Software Engineer

Matchgroup; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off to volunteer

Investment in wellness

Paid Emergency Days

100% paid parental leave

Investment in development

Meal vouchers

Free subscription to Tinder Platinum

Job summary

A leading social networking company is seeking an experienced Android engineer to join their innovative team in Ghent, Belgium. In this hybrid role, you will lead the architecture and design of key features in the Tinder app, contributing to a platform used by millions globally. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in native Android development and is proficient in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. You'll also collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to impact product development and user experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building native Android applications.
• Significant experience building applications in Kotlin.
• Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of consumer-facing features.
• Build new in-app experiences reaching millions of users.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams.

Skills

Native Android applications

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Software architecture design patterns

Dependency Injection (Dagger)

Coroutines

Unit tests

AI-assisted development tools

Fluent English

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

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”™

The Role

The Engineering team is responsible for building innovative features and resilient systems that bring people together. We're always experimenting with new features to engage with our members. Although we are a high‑scale tech company, the member‑to‑engineer ratio is very high—making the level of impact each engineer gets to have at Tinder enormous.

As an Android 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 the world over.

Where you’ll work:

This is a hybrid role and requires in‑office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in Ghent, Belgium.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of consumer‑facing features in the Tinder App.
• Build new compelling in‑app experiences that will reach millions of users globally.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineers, product managers and designers to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder’s App and services.
• Create and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries.
• Mentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members

You’ll need:

• 5+ years of professional experience building native Android applications
• Significant experience building applications in Kotlin
• Hands‑on experience with Jetpack Compose
• A strong software architect well versed in design patterns (e.g. you've worked with MVP, Clean/MVVM, and know the benefits of each. You've written your own Repositories and Factories)
• Understanding of the value of Dependency Injection and has implemented Dagger
• Experienced in Coroutines
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM‑based coding assistants) to boost productivity
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness and ability collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones.

Nice to have:

• Experience designing and architecting full‑stack applications, including API design and UI wireframing
• Someone who understands material design guidelines (e.g. you know how to be a good Android citizen while maintaining a strong unique brand identity)
• The ability to combine good judgment, empathy, and technical skills
• BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Who you are:

• A strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a team‑oriented environment
• Proactive, curious, and always looking for ways to learn and improve
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams
• Adaptable and positive in a fast‑changing, agile environment

As a full‑time employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
• Investment in your wellness: Group Insurance, DKV Hospitalisation Insurance, Alan Health Insurance & access to mental health support
• Paid Emergency Days
• 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 stipend for your professional development
• Meal vouchers, Internet at Home, Phone Subscription
• Free subscription to Tinder Platinum

Commitment to Inclusion

At Tinder, 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 here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei

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