Backend engineers design, build, operate, and maintain the various cloud services that power Hinge. You’ll solve complex technical challenges and own a significant portion of the software stack that allows millions of users to find meaningful connections. You’ll write high-quality code, design reliable systems, and operate the software that you build by taking part in on-call.
As a backend engineer, you’ll also be part of a diverse cross-functional team that includes partners in Product, Data Science, ML, iOS, Android, and Data Engineering. You’ll have a hand in defining and implementing the technical strategy for how we approach User Growth and Monetization.
Responsibilities
Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients.
Taking part in the backend On-Call rotation (1 whole week, every 8-11 weeks).
Design and build microservices that run on Kubernetes.
Design and build distributed systems in Go, using cloud infrastructure and platform service components.
Own the technical design, implementation, and success of their projects.
Collaborate across teams, promoting a culture of inclusivity, growth, and strong cross-functional communication
What We're Looking For
8+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer
6+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
Strong programming skills: Proficiency in Go; Python is a bonus
System Design & Architecture: Expert-level understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, cloud design patterns, and cross-cutting architectural concerns spanning multiple teams and services
Technical Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to define and drive technical direction across teams — not just within a single product area. Able to identify and close gaps that don't fit neatly into any one team's remit
Collaboration and Communication skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complex technical tradeoffs for both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders including senior leadership
Cloud Technologies: Expert proficiency with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka, and related infrastructure; able to reason about and improve org-wide platform decisions
Mentorship & Engineering Culture: Track record of raising the technical bar for others — through code review, design feedback, documentation, or informal mentorship
Skills Required
- 8+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer
- 6+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
- Proficiency in Go; Python is a bonus
- Expert-level understanding of distributed systems and cloud design patterns
- Demonstrated ability to define and drive technical direction across teams
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Expert proficiency with Kubernetes and related cloud technologies
- Track record of raising the technical bar through mentorship and engineering culture
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.
Match Group Insights
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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