Senior Backend Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Learning & Development stipend

Paid parental leave

Fertility support

Date stipend

ERGs

Job summary

Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted, is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and operate cloud services powering millions of users in a hybrid NYC-based role. You’ll own significant parts of the software stack, write high-quality code, and participate in on-call duties as part of a diverse, cross‑functional team including Product, Data Science, ML, iOS, Android, and Data Engineering.

You’ll help design distributed systems with Go, RESTful APIs, and Kubernetes, while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend/service engineering experience.
• 4+ years in cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Strong programming skills in Go and Python a bonus.
• Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts and cloud design patterns.
• Excellent written & verbal communication for cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients.
• Participate in backend On-Call rotation (1 week every 8–11 weeks).
• Design and build microservices that run on Kubernetes.
• Develop distributed systems in Go using cloud infrastructure and platform services.
• Own technical design, implementation, and project success.
• Collaborate across teams to promote inclusivity and cross-functional communication.

Skills

Go

Python

Distributed computing

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

Collaboration

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenTelemetry

gRPC/Protobuf

Argo

Kafka

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 their 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. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

My favorite Hinge moment...

When we split up into teams and did an amazing race competition around the office neighborhood!

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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

• Get a $3,000 annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6,000 courses, starting your first day.

Parental Leave & Planning

• When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents).

Fertility Support

• You and your spouse/domestic partner will get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, which offers convenient access to a range of fertility care options. We offer up to $15,000 to assist with covering fertility expenses, including basic treatments and fertility preservation.

Date Stipend

• Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates – romantic or otherwise. HingeX is also free for employees and their loved ones.

ERGs

• We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents, and Remote that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.

The skills interview.

You’ll meet with members of the team you’d be working with at Hinge to discuss your experience in the key skills needed for the role. (We’ll make sure we’re on the same page about what they are before the interview.) It’s also a good time to get answers to all your nitty‑gritty questions about the day‑to‑day work on this team.

The narrative interview.

Let’s talk past, present, and future. Come prepared with examples from previous roles that display a growth mindset. This isn’t a memorization exercise, so feel free to bring notes that help highlight prior projects.

The culture interview.

The culture interview is near and dear to our hearts, because it’s “how we work.” It’s crucial that you not only embody our values, but that you thrive at Hinge.

Making an offer.

Phew, we made it! We try to make the offer part of the process a positive one, so we’ll do our best to get it to you quickly. And we’ll be available to chat through it and answer questions. If we’re not making you an offer, we’ll let you know that too.

Full-Time & Hybrid Employees

What you’ll love about our New York office.

We believe in the power of in‑person connection. For full‑time and hybrid employees, Hinge HQ is a place to collaborate and get to know each other.

Get outside and play bocce ball on the terrace in your down time.

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Join our Team

Do you think we’d click?

If you’re passionate about inspiring intimate connections, join us.

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What does Hinge’s relationship with Match Group mean?

In early 2019, Hinge became part of Match Group. Since then, Hinge’s executive team has continued to set our mission, vision, and the working norms that guide how we show up every day. While some corporate functions are supported at the Match Group level, working at Hinge is unique experience — shaped by our people, our values, and our product.

TL;DR: We get the best of both worlds! Hinge still operates like a small, mission‑driven company, and we have the stability and resources of a company that’s stood the test of time.

I’ve never used Hinge before. Am I still a fit for this role?

Of course! Having used Hinge or any other dating app is definitely not a requirement. That being said, we are looking for team members who genuinely believe our product can and will help people all over the world connect. Our team is passionate about the dating industry and we hope you’ll be passionate about it too!

What requirements are there for in‑office and hybrid roles?

Hybrid roles at Hinge are based in NYC and require three days per week in our beautiful Meatpacking District office. We believe there’s real value in in‑person collaboration and have designed our hybrid model to balance focused work with meaningful time together.

Our office is a space people genuinely enjoy spending time in — beautiful working areas, lots of plants, plenty of food and snacks, and yes, dog friendly.

What can I expect from Hinge’s culture?

Relationships are at the core of everything we do.

And not just the romantic kind. We can’t accomplish really hard things alone—so we make great relationships the foundation of our teamwork.

We believe our three core values. Authenticity, Courage, and Empathy are what it takes to build those great relationships.

How many people currently work at Hinge?

We are growing each week, but last time we checked, more than 320 talented and beautiful souls are a part of the Hinge team across all of our departments.

How does compensation work?

Paying our people fairly and equitably is really important to us! We offer packages with three types of compensation depending on role type and level. Most compensation packages at Hinge consist of base salary, annual bonus target percentage and equity in the form of MTCH stock.