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Match Group is the global dating app leader creating meaningful connections for people around the world.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain backend services for Match Group brands, focusing on high-scale systems and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring code quality.
Summary Generated by Built In
Match Group, the global leader in online dating with brands like Tinder, Hinge, Match, and OkCupid, is looking for a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. As part of our Match Group Central Services team, you’ll design, build, and maintain critical backend services that support all Match Group brands. You’ll work on high-scale systems using Java,.NET Core and AWS, focusing on domains such as trust & safety, compliance, and legal. This hands-on role involves both coding and architecture, offering a chance to shape the future of our platform.
At Match Group, we value a culture of trust, accountability, and open communication. We believe in shared leadership, where every team member is empowered to take initiative and contribute meaningfully. You'll have the opportunity to own outcomes, work with diverse perspectives, and see the real-world impact of your work on millions of users.
When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life. We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL in our Vancouver office three days a week.
How you'll make an impact:
- Work closely with the MG engineers to build and operate central services that have an important influence on all brands within the Match Group portfolio.
- Implement new RESTful API endpoints, make changes to existing high-volume endpoints.
- Architect and build new services using Java/Spring and sometimes do maintenance for existing services using C#/.NET Core, leveraging core AWS technologies.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, API documentation and operational guides.
- Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to the performance, reliability, scalability, stability of the central services while providing timely resolutions.
- Delivers all aspects of the B2B (SaaS) software engineering including technical documentation, observability, and implementation of business logic.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and enhance the performance of central services.
- Gain exposure to all of the Match Group’s central services and work with various teams under Match Group.
- Proactively give and receive mentorship and ensure the delivery of quality code; participate in code reviews frequently.
What we are looking for:
- 5+ years of experience as a backend-focused software engineer with strong expertise in Java/Spring or C#/.NET Core (or equivalent experience) and cloud technologies (especially AWS: EKS, SQS, DynamoDB).
- Experience in Test Driven Development, RDBMS, and understanding of NoSQL databases.
- Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- A strong sense of ownership and pride in your craft, with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- A commitment to continuous improvement—both in your own skills and the codebase you work on.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and helping them grow in their careers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort with low-level technical details, especially when tackling complex technical challenges.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders
- A results-driven approach, with a passion for seeing the real-world impact of your work in production.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience working at B2B/SaaS companies.
- Experience working at Trust & Safety, Auth/Identity domain
- Experience with Graph databases (Neptune, Neo4J, Gremlin)
- Experience creating technical designs from product requirements.
- Familiarity with the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Webflux/React, GRPC).
- Experience with databases like DynamoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, or graph databases.
- Experience contributing to open source projects.
- Experience in distributed/cloud systems design, including data pipelines and infrastructures.
- Experience working with AWS cloud provider/services.
- Experience working in event-driven architecture
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Why Match Group?
Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer:
• Generous vacation, flex days, professional development days
• RRSP matching, and employee stock purchase plan
• Professional development budget and unlimited access to Udemy from day one
• Match Group mentorship program
• Parental leave top up and fertility preservation benefits
• Extended health & dental benefits from day one
• Corporate ClassPass membership and other wellness benefits
• And many more on our careers page
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Period.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process — such as during pre-employment testing or interviews — please indicate this by selecting “Yes” in the accommodation request field. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs if you're selected for the interview stage.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a backend-focused software engineer
- Strong expertise in Java/Spring or C#/.NET Core and AWS
- Experience in Test Driven Development, RDBMS, and NoSQL
- Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills and communication skills
Match Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Match Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Match Group.
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Retirement Support — Employer matching on retirement savings and access to an employee stock purchase program are highlighted as standout elements. Feedback suggests this creates strong long-term financial support as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, fertility and family-forming support, and childcare resources are emphasized across materials. Feedback suggests these benefits meaningfully support different family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, numerous paid holidays, wellness and volunteer time, and other special leave options are consistently described. Feedback suggests the breadth of time-off options helps sustain work-life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Match Group is home to some of the world’s most popular dating and social discovery apps, including Tinder, Hinge, Match, and more. Match Group’s mission is to spark meaningful connections for every single person worldwide. Our diverse portfolio of apps enables connections across a diverse range of ages, genders, backgrounds, and dating goals. Our services are available in over 40 languages to users all over the world.
Why Work With Us
Match Group is united by a mission to help people find meaningful connections and fight loneliness. We’re not just building products. We’re creating friendships, marriages, and families around the world. Our culture is fueled by purpose, creativity, and a passion for what we can build together.
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