iOS engineer on Tinder's Recs Experience team building consumer-facing recommendation features in the Tinder iOS app — writing Swift/SwiftUI code, integrating REST APIs, experiments, and analytics, and owning features from implementation through launch validation. Hybrid role based in Palo Alto with three in-office days per week.
Compensation
$140K–$160K / yr
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Work setup
Onsite
Seniority
Middle
Employment
Full time
Experience
2+ years
Category
Mobile
Posted
Skills
ai
analytics
api
bazel
ci-cd
data-science
git
ios
machine-learning
objective-c
prototyping
recommendation-systems
rest
spark
swift
swiftui
uikit
xcode
Must have
2+ years of professional experience building and shipping production, consumer-facing applications with native iOS technologies
Proficiency in Swift and modern iOS development, including SwiftUI and Swift Concurrency
Experience using Xcode and the iOS SDK throughout the application-development lifecycle
Experience consuming REST APIs and integrating mobile features with backend services
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows such as pull requests and code reviews
Ability to write testable, maintainable code using Swift Testing, XCTest, or similar tools
Solid debugging and code-quality fundamentals, including giving and receiving actionable code-review feedback
Clear, solution-oriented communication and willingness to learn and collaborate in a cross-functional environment
Ownership mindset with ability to deliver well-scoped work, surface risks, and follow through from implementation to launch validation
Nice to have
Experience with UIKit, Objective-C, or Combine in an existing production codebase
Familiarity with modular iOS architectures or dependency-injection approaches, including MDI, MDUI, Nodes, or Needle
Experience with Bazel, Swift Package Manager, XCUITest, CI/CD pipelines, or mobile monitoring tools
Experience with experimentation platforms, product analytics, design systems, or feature-flagged releases
Experience building recommendation, discovery, personalization, social, messaging, marketplace, or other feature-rich consumer experiences at scale
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and responsible practices for validating generated or unfamiliar code
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (welcome but not required)
Full description
Our Mission
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.
Our Values**
Take the Lead: We don't ghost our work or each other. Just as users don't leave their matches hanging, we don't let each other down.
Move Fast: We have a bias for action and urgency. Something that could be done tomorrow would be better if done today.
Better Together: We keep connection at the heart of dating and at the heart of how we work. Just as our users are better when they connect with others, so are we when we collaborate.
Real Talk: We say the hard thing the human way. Just as we ask our users to behave with kindness and candor in our community, we expect Team Tinder to do the same.
Safety First: We act with integrity, transparency, and consistency so people feel safe—whether they're swiping, matching, or working alongside us.
Spark Fun: We have fun to unlock creativity, fuel innovation, and help us build better experiences for daters.
The Team or Role
Recs Experience turns Tinder’s recommendation systems into flexible, reliable, and easy-to-use product capabilities that power better experiences across the app. We simplify the complexity of recommendations so teams can build with them confidently, while helping members find more relevant connections faster through clearer, more personalized, and more responsive experiences.
As a Software Engineer II on iOS within Recs Experience, you’ll help build the experiences that shape who Tinder members see, how recommendations appear, and how profiles turn into matches and conversations. You’ll partner closely with backend engineers to deliver features end to end—connecting recommendation logic, APIs, and experiments to polished iOS experiences, analytics, and quality validation. You’ll grow your iOS and recommendations-domain expertise while helping a collaborative, full-stack team improve discovery for millions of members worldwide.
The team is engineering-led and works closely with Recs ML and Infrastructure, Product, Data Science and Analytics, Design, QA, and engineering partners across Tinder.
Software Engineer II, iOS at Tinder (Palo Alto, California, United States) — aijobsearch
Where you’ll work:
This is a hybrid role based in Palo Alto, California, and requires in-office collaboration three times per week.
In this role, you will:
- Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of consumer-facing recommendation features in the Tinder iOS app.
- Build polished, intuitive experiences that connect recommendation logic, APIs, experiments, analytics, and quality validation for millions of members worldwide.
- Own well-scoped features and components from planning and implementation through testing, experiment launch, and validation, with increasing independence.
- Collaborate closely with iOS and backend engineers, Product, Design, Data Science and Analytics, QA, ML, Infrastructure, and partner teams across Tinder.
- Write maintainable, well-tested Swift code and help protect app health, performance, reliability, and member experience.
- Investigate bugs and quality issues using a structured approach, identify root causes, and add appropriate tests or monitoring to reduce regression risk.
- Contribute to shared frameworks, technical improvements, code reviews, and engineering practices that make the team more effective.
- Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and technical tradeoffs clearly and proactively.
- Develop expertise in Tinder’s iOS architecture and recommendation systems while progressing toward broader, end-to-end project ownership.
- Use AI-assisted development tools effectively and responsibly to improve prototyping, implementation, testing, delivery speed, and quality.
You'll need:
- Approximately 2+ years of professional experience building and shipping production, consumer-facing applications with native iOS technologies.
- Proficiency in Swift and modern iOS development, including SwiftUI and Swift Concurrency.
- Experience using Xcode and the iOS SDK throughout the application-development lifecycle.
- Experience consuming REST APIs and integrating mobile features with backend services.
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows such as pull requests and code reviews.
- Ability to write testable, maintainable code using Swift Testing, XCTest, or similar tools.
- Solid debugging and code-quality fundamentals, including the ability to give and receive actionable code-review feedback.
- Clear, solution-oriented communication and a willingness to learn and collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
- An ownership mindset with the ability to deliver well-scoped work, surface risks, and follow through from implementation to launch validation.
Nice to have:
- Experience with UIKit, Objective-C, or Combine in an existing production codebase.
- Familiarity with modular iOS architectures or dependency-injection approaches, including MDI, MDUI, Nodes, or Needle.
- Experience with Bazel, Swift Package Manager, XCUITest, CI/CD pipelines, or mobile monitoring tools.
- Experience with experimentation platforms, product analytics, design systems, or feature-flagged releases.
- Experience building recommendation, discovery, personalization, social, messaging, marketplace, or other feature-rich consumer experiences at scale.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and responsible practices for validating generated or unfamiliar code and protecting sensitive information.
- A BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is welcome but not required; demonstrated proficiency in modern iOS technologies and principles matters most.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. 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 Palo Alto, California. 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:
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:
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.