Senior Backend Engineer

Hinge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 186,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Professional Growth stipend

100% paid parental leave

Fertility Support

Monthly Date Stipend

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Hinge is seeking a Backend Engineer in New York City to design, build, and maintain cloud services that power its dating app.

You will solve complex technical challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams while working with cutting-edge technologies like Go and Kubernetes. Enjoy a competitive salary with generous benefits, including a $3,000 annual Learning & Development stipend and 100% paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer.
• 4+ years of experience in a cloud environment.
• Deep understanding of system design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients.
• Participate in backend on-call rotation.
• Collaborate across teams to promote strong cross-functional communication.

Skills

Proficiency with Go

Proficiency with Python

Strong communication skills

Cloud Technologies: Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka

Tools

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Distributed computing concepts

Job description

Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted

In today's digital world, finding genuine relationships is tougher than ever. At Hinge, we’re on a mission to inspire intimate connection to create a less lonely world. We’re obsessed with understanding our users’ behaviors to help them find love, and our success is defined by one simple metric– setting up great dates. With tens of millions of users across the globe, we’ve become the most trusted way to find a relationship, for all.

About the Role

Backend engineers design, build, operate, and maintain the various cloud services that power Hinge. You’ll solve complex technical challenges and own a significant portion of the software stack that allows millions of users to find meaningful connections. You’ll write high-quality code, design reliable systems, and operate the software that you build by taking part in on‑call. As a backend engineer, you’ll also be part of a diverse cross‑functional team that includes partners in Product, Data Science, ML, iOS, Android, and Data Engineering. You’ll have a hand in defining and implementing your team's technical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients.
• Taking part in the backend on‑call rotation (1 whole week, every 8‑11 weeks).
• Design and build microservices that run on Kubernetes.
• Design and build distributed systems in Go, using cloud infrastructure and platform service components.
• Own the technical design, implementation, and success of your projects.
• Collaborate across teams, promoting a culture of inclusivity, growth, and strong cross‑functional communication.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer.
• 4+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, Azure.
• Strong programming skills: Proficiency with Go and Python is a bonus!
• System Design & Architecture: A deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, event based architecture, and cloud design patterns.
• Collaboration and Communication skills: Solid writing skills paired with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to teammates from both technical and non‑technical backgrounds.
• Cloud Technologies: Proficiency with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka, etc.

Salary Range

$186,000.00 - $223,000.00 per year salary. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York City.

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre‑tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
• Professional Growth: $3,000 annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy.
• Parental Leave & Planning: 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non‑birth parents).
• Fertility Support: Up to $15,000 to assist with covering fertility expenses, including basic treatments and fertility preservation.
• Date Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for epic dates – romantic or otherwise. HingeX is also free for employees and their loved ones.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents, and Remote.