Backend Engineer Intern - Los Angeles

Join Tinder as a Backend Engineer Intern to develop scalable distributed services and contribute to a global app connecting millions daily.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborate across Tinder Engineering on the expansion of the service platform.
  • Develop and operate scalable and resilient distributed services on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Build large scale distributed systems handling billions of data events daily.
  • Write unit and integration tests.
  • Apply cutting-edge Generative AI tools in real-world engineering work.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Aspiring backend developer excited to work on large scale challenges with cutting-edge technology.
  • Proficiency in at least one coding language (Java, Scala, Python, Typescript, Nodejs, etc.).
  • Foundational knowledge of basic Computer Science principles: data structures and algorithms.
  • Curiosity and creativity in leveraging Generative AI for feature building and development workflows.
  • Currently pursuing a BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.

Nice to have:

  • Prior internship or work experience on backend systems.
  • Relevant project experience such as hackathons, personal projects, GitHub, Open Source, or volunteer coding.
  • Knowledge of Protocol Buffers, gRPC, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, ElasticSearch, Redis.
  • Familiarity with AWS technologies like DynamoDB, S3, RDS, ElastiCache.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly pay: $47 per hour, subject to geographic adjustment.
  • 401(k) savings plan with opt-in to save a portion of pay.
  • Tinder swag made for interns.
  • Work-from-home stipend for hybrid work setup.
  • 10 paid wellness days and access to mental health resources.
  • Optional medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Training & Development

  • Opportunity to partner directly with senior engineering team members.
  • Exposure to improving architecture design and leveraging new technologies.
  • Access to cutting-edge Generative AI tools for engineering applications.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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