At Tinder, our Backend Software Engineers are at the heart of creating the world's most dynamic social discovery platform. This role is pivotal in developing robust, high-performance backend systems that handle massive scale, ensuring seamless matching, messaging, and user interactions for millions globally. Your work directly impacts user engagement and company growth in the competitive dating app landscape. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot, optimizing for high throughput and low latency. Daily tasks include writing clean, testable code, conducting code reviews, and debugging complex issues in production environments. Weekly, you'll collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and data scientists to refine APIs and integrate new features like advanced recommendation algorithms. Monthly deliverables involve performance tuning, A/B testing new backend endpoints, and contributing to system architecture decisions that support petabyte-scale data processing. You'll mentor junior engineers, lead small projects on infrastructure improvements, and work closely with DevOps to deploy via Kubernetes and Docker. Key metrics include reducing API response times by 20% and achieving 99.99% uptime, all while partnering with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. We seek candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 4 years of professional backend development experience. Proficiency in Java, Python, or Go is essential, along with hands-on expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Familiarity with AWS or GCP cloud services, message queues such as Kafka, and containerization tools is required. Strong problem-solving skills and experience scaling systems for high-traffic applications in consumer tech are critical. Beyond technical prowess, we value engineers who excel in communication, thriving in agile teams with a collaborative mindset. You should demonstrate strong analytical thinking, adaptability to fast-paced environments, and a passion for user-centric design. Industry knowledge of real-time systems and data privacy regulations like GDPR enhances your fit, enabling innovative contributions to Tinder's platform. Tinder, part of Match Group, revolutionized online dating with swipe-right magic, connecting over 75 million users in 190 countries. Our Los Angeles engineering team fosters a vibrant, inclusive culture emphasizing innovation, work-life balance, and bold ideas. Enjoy a hybrid work model in our modern Palms office, with perks like unlimited PTO, wellness stipends, and social events that mirror our fun brand. Compensation is competitive and not specified publicly, reflecting market rates for senior roles with equity packages, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and parental leave. Additional perks encompass flexible hours, remote work options, gym memberships, and learning budgets to support your growth. Advance your career through clear promotion paths to senior engineer or tech lead roles, with ample training via conferences, internal hackathons, and mentorship programs. Tinder invests in your development for long-term success. Apply now via our careers page to join the team shaping the future of connections.