Senior Software Engineer

Match Group, the global leader in online dating with brands like Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, and OkCupid, is looking for a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our remote 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 Dallas or Los Angeles offices 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.

We could be a match if you have:

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, particularly in a remote, distributed team.

A results-driven approach, with a passion for seeing the real-world impact of your work in production.

$ 111500- $170000 a year

The compensation range listed above is representative of the base salary offered.

Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

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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:

Mind & Body- Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-being

Financial Wellness- Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial security

Unplug - Generous PTO and 18 paid holidays so you can unplug

Career - Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your work

Family - Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts

Company Gatherings - We host fun happy hours and company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!

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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