Software Engineer, iOS

Tinder; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Sick days

Volunteer time off

Health coverage

401(k) match

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Parental leave

Professional development stipend

Wellness benefits

Free Tinder Gold

Job summary

Tinder is seeking an iOS engineer to contribute to the Tinder App with ownership of key user-facing features and architecture. The role emphasizes Swift development, MVVM architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

Candidates should have 2+ years in iOS, strong Swift skills, and experience with AutoLayout. In-office collaboration is required three times per week in Palo Alto, CA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience building consumer-facing iOS apps.
• Swift language proficiency and understanding of Swift concepts.
• Familiar with MVVM/Clean architecture and their uses.
• Experience using AutoLayout for responsive UI.
• Experience building and testing large iOS apps and/or codebases.
• Proficient in writing unit tests and ensuring code quality.
• Excellent communication and willingness to collaborate in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture, design and implementation of consumer facing features in the Tinder App.
• Build compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally.
• Collaborate with engineers and product/design teams to influence the roadmap and development.
• Contribute to internal shared frameworks and libraries.
• Shape the analytics data tools for the analytics and data science teams.
• Evolve Tinder’s architecture to support multiple authentication flows.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

iOS

Swift

MVVM

AutoLayout

Unit tests

Agile

Memory management

Code quality

Tools

Xcode

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”™

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”™

Our Values

One Team, One Dream

We work hand‑in‑hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission.

Own It

We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Never Stop Learning

We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.

Spark Solutions

We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.

Embrace Our Differences

We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.

As an iOS 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 across the world.

Where You’ll Work

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three times per week in our Palo Alto, CA office.

In This Role, You Will

• Contribute to the architecture, design and implementation of consumer facing features in the Tinder App
• Build compelling in-app experiences that will reach millions of users globally
• Collaborate with engineers cross‑functionally as well as the product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder’s App and services
• Contribute to internal shared frameworks and libraries
• Shape the future of optimized analytics at Tinder from the ground up with innovative data tools for the analytics and data science team(s)
• Evolve Tinder’s architecture to support multiple authentication flows and account management
• Mentor, collaborate, and learn from innovative and passionate team members

You’ll Need

• 2+ years of experience building consumer‑facing applications with native iOS
• Full life cycle experience building applications in Swift
• Proficient in Swift concepts (structs, optionals, generics etc.)
• Experience building user‑facing features with autolayout
• Familiar with popular architecture patterns such as MVVM / Clean and their uses
• Knowledge of iOS memory management and protocol‑oriented programming
• Experience building and testing large‑scale iOS apps and/or codebases
• Proficiency writing your own unit tests
• Clear and solutions oriented communication style with a passion for code quality< li>Willingness to work collaboratively in an Agile environment (scrum, planning poker, standup, etc.)

Nice To Have

• Experience with building public APIs and mobile SDK’s
• Knowledge of native iOS frameworks like URL Session, Core Data and Core Animation
• Comfortable working with legacy code and improving it
• Experience communicating and implementing effective, solutions oriented improvements
• Familiar with implementing In‑App Purchases, StoreKit or implementing premium features in an iOS app
• A BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering is amazing but not required; proficiency in modern iOS technologies and principles is what matters most

As a Full Time Employee, You’ll Enjoy

• Flexible Vacation, 10 Sick Days
• Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 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 $3,000 stipend for your professional development
• Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
• Free subscription to Tinder Gold

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The salary range for this position is $165,000 - 185,000. 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 Los Angeles. 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.