Tinder seeks a Backend Engineer Intern to strengthen the infrastructure behind our global matching platform. Based in Palo Alto, this role immerses you in the fast-paced world of social discovery, where your code directly influences user connections across 190 countries. You'll collaborate with senior engineers to enhance systems handling billions of daily interactions. Daily work centers on developing and refining RESTful APIs using Node.js and Go, ensuring low-latency responses for swipe mechanics and profile recommendations. Expect to debug complex data pipelines in AWS environments, integrating Kafka for event streaming and Redis for caching user sessions. You'll conduct code reviews, deploy via Kubernetes clusters, and analyze performance metrics with Datadog to minimize downtime during peak hours. Pairing with product teams, you'll tackle scalability challenges for features like Super Likes and Boosts, iterating based on A/B test results. Current enrollment in a Computer Science or related bachelor's program, with at least one year of coursework in distributed systems. Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL/NoSQL databases like DynamoDB, and containerization tools. Previous personal projects or hackathon experience with microservices preferred. Proficiency in asynchronous programming and API design principles. Strong problem-solving under ambiguity, with clear communication for cross-functional updates. Adaptability to agile sprints and a curiosity for social tech trends. Tinder's Palo Alto team fosters innovation through weekly tech shares and hack days, within Match Group's vibrant culture emphasizing bold ideas. Interns receive mentorship for rapid growth amid Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem. Market-rate compensation includes comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and commuter benefits.