Engineering Manager II, Android, Core Experience
Match
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 DreamWe 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 ItWe 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 LearningWe 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 SolutionsWe’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 DifferencesWe 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 the Engineering Manager for Core Experience at Tinder, you will have an outsized impact by leading the team that builds and maintains user-facing features for Tinder’s Profile and Post-Match experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to manage and lead a team of up to 8 Android engineers building some of the most foundational aspects of the Tinder app. We are deeply invested in challenging norms, constantly improving architecture designs, exploring emergent tech and ideas, and leveraging new technologies in interesting ways to deliver an app that is used by millions across the globe.
Where you'll work: This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two times per week in our Los Angeles, California office.What You'll Do:Lead a team of up to 8 Android engineers building consumer-facing features that reach millions of users globally and help create the optimal Tinder experience for our members.Define and own platform objectives and key metrics, developing a strategic roadmap for your team.Collaborate with cross-functional/platform teams to execute the roadmap, delivering high-quality results promptly.Drive technical, design and product discussions with teams across the organization to define and scope requirements.Establish the technical direction for the team and lead the team to achieve it.Lead and mentor team members to help them reach their full potential. What You'll Need:7+ years of professional experience building native android applications.2+ year(s) of experience managing mobile engineering teams.Significant experience with Kotlin, understanding concepts like structs, data classes, optionals, generics, concurrency, etc.Familiarity with architecture patterns such as MVVM, VIPER, MVI, RIBs, and their applications.Proven experience leading a team in building and shipping large-scale mobile apps.Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Ability to inspire and motivate the team to exceed expectations.Nice To Have:Experience with both Android and iOS development.Experience developing frequently updated apps for consumer products.Experience with modern building tools such as Gradle and Bazel and CI/CD process.Experience with modern UI toolkits such as SwiftUI and Jetpack Compose.Comfortable working with legacy code and implementing effective strategies for imrpovement.Ability to communicate and implement solutions-oriented improvements.Experience collaborating within a small team while working interdependently within a cross-functional organization.$180,000 - $230,000 a yearThe salary range for this position is $170,000 - $210,000. 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 West Hollywood. 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.As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period)10 annual Wellness DaysTime off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family forming benefitsInvestment 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 developmentInvestment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy$500 work-from-home stipend to set you up for remote workFree 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:
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.
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 DreamWe 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 ItWe 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 LearningWe 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 SolutionsWe’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 DifferencesWe 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 the Engineering Manager for Core Experience at Tinder, you will have an outsized impact by leading the team that builds and maintains user-facing features for Tinder’s Profile and Post-Match experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to manage and lead a team of up to 8 Android engineers building some of the most foundational aspects of the Tinder app. We are deeply invested in challenging norms, constantly improving architecture designs, exploring emergent tech and ideas, and leveraging new technologies in interesting ways to deliver an app that is used by millions across the globe.
Where you'll work: This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two times per week in our Los Angeles, California office.What You'll Do:Lead a team of up to 8 Android engineers building consumer-facing features that reach millions of users globally and help create the optimal Tinder experience for our members.Define and own platform objectives and key metrics, developing a strategic roadmap for your team.Collaborate with cross-functional/platform teams to execute the roadmap, delivering high-quality results promptly.Drive technical, design and product discussions with teams across the organization to define and scope requirements.Establish the technical direction for the team and lead the team to achieve it.Lead and mentor team members to help them reach their full potential. What You'll Need:7+ years of professional experience building native android applications.2+ year(s) of experience managing mobile engineering teams.Significant experience with Kotlin, understanding concepts like structs, data classes, optionals, generics, concurrency, etc.Familiarity with architecture patterns such as MVVM, VIPER, MVI, RIBs, and their applications.Proven experience leading a team in building and shipping large-scale mobile apps.Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Ability to inspire and motivate the team to exceed expectations.Nice To Have:Experience with both Android and iOS development.Experience developing frequently updated apps for consumer products.Experience with modern building tools such as Gradle and Bazel and CI/CD process.Experience with modern UI toolkits such as SwiftUI and Jetpack Compose.Comfortable working with legacy code and implementing effective strategies for imrpovement.Ability to communicate and implement solutions-oriented improvements.Experience collaborating within a small team while working interdependently within a cross-functional organization.$180,000 - $230,000 a yearThe salary range for this position is $170,000 - $210,000. 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 West Hollywood. 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.As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period)10 annual Wellness DaysTime off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family forming benefitsInvestment 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 developmentInvestment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy$500 work-from-home stipend to set you up for remote workFree 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:
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.
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