Android Intern ('24)

As humans, there are few things more exciting than meeting someone new. At Tinder, we're inspired by the challenge of keeping the magic of human connection alive. With tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, 2+ billion swipes per day, 20+ million matches per day, and a presence in 190+ countries, our reach is expansive-and rapidly growing.

 

We work together to solve complex problems. Behind the simplicity of every match, we think deeply about human relationships, behavioral science, network economics, AI and ML, online and real-world safety, cultural nuances, loneliness, love, sex, and more.

There are internships and then there's the Tindership program. Forget boring busywork-spend your summer as part of our team, making a real impact on our business. Tinder interns gain a meaningful experience connecting with their mentor and managers, participating in large-scale projects, and collaborating with other interns in our flagship Tindership hackathon. You'll join an inclusive workplace and gain real-world experiences and exposure to Tinder's culture.

As an Android intern at Tinder, you will partner directly with senior members of the mobile team and be empowered to contribute solutions to the Tinder codebase. 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.

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. The position will be located in Los Angeles, CA.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate on the development, implementation and  functionality of Tinder's newest features and platform architecture
• Build robust, lasting, and scalable products that serve millions of users
• Work on systems that handle billions of data events a day
• Leverage large scale multi-channel communications to keep users well-informed (push notifications, emails, in-app messaging, and more)
• Write unit and integration tests 
• Participate in the annual Tindership Hackathon, presenting with your team to the entire Tinder team and panel of executives. 

What we're looking for:

• Aspiring Android developer who's excited to work on large scale challenges with cutting-edge technology
• Proficiency in coding with Kotlin or Java 
• Foundational knowledge of basic Computer Science principles: data structures and algorithms.
• Currently pursuing a BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field (Graduation date of December 2024 onward)

Nice to have:

• Prior Internship or work experience on a native mobile application
• Completed mobile project experience (i.e. hack-a-thons, personal projects, GitHub, Open Source, volunteer coding experience etc.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as  MVC, MVVM, Viper etc
• Aware of native app development tools/concepts like RxJava, Coroutines, Retrofit, Dagger, Dependency injection etc. is not required but a bonus

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• The liveliness of a startup with the impact of a global business
• Collaborating with a team of creative, fun and driven colleagues 
• Working with an extraordinary team of smart, creative, fun, and highly motivated people
• Competitive hourly pay and flexible working schedule
• Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) 
• Access to mental health resources
• Virtual yoga and fitness classes, and many other fun activities
• Virtual celebrations, parties, socials, and more
• A robust Learning + Development offering including our MentorMatch program, access to a library of 6,000+ online learning courses through Udemy
• Fully customized computer equipment to fit your needs
• The opportunity to join 8+ active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

$47 - $47 an hour

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.

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