Senior Software Engineer, Android

Matchgroup; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Free Tinder Platinum

Job summary

Tinder in Ghent, Belgium, is seeking an Android engineer to own the most visible aspects of the Tinder App in a hybrid role requiring in-office collaboration three days a week. The position is based in Ghent and involves leading architecture, design, and implementation of consumer-facing features that reach millions globally.

You will work with product, design and other engineering teams, advancing architecture, exploring new tech like AI-assisted tooling, and mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience building native Android applications.
• Proficient in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Strong architectural sense with MVP, Clean/MVVM patterns and understanding of each.
• Experience with dependency injection and unit testing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Create and maintain internal shared frameworks and libraries.
• Mentor, collaborate, and learn with innovative and passionate team members.

Skills

Android

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Software Architecture

Dependency Injection (Dagger)

Coroutines

Unit Testing

AI-assisted tools

English communication

Cross-timezone collaboration

Team collaboration

Agile environment

Full-stack design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Dagger

GitHub Copilot

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 to collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills that thrive in a team‑oriented environment.
• Proactive, curious, and always looking for ways to learn and improve.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams.
• Adaptive and positive in a fast‑changing, agile environment.
• 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.

As part of our team, 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

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.