Product Intern at Match Group

Los Angeles, California, United States

Match Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Dating AppsIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in a relevant field (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Communications, Design Strategy, Marketing, or related discipline)
  • Strong curiosity about user behavior, culture, and technology
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills — able to turn research into insights that inspire action
  • Comfortable conducting qualitative research and synthesizing findings
  • Collaborative and creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Familiarity with social apps, emerging trends, and Gen Z digital culture is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support one of Core’s product teams by exploring early-stage product ideas that aim to improve Tinder’s user experience, especially for Gen Z
  • Conduct qualitative user research (e.g., friend groups, social listening, interviews, lightweight surveys) to uncover pain points, behaviors, and product opportunities
  • Partner closely with a design intern to ideate, jam, and visualize user insights and product concepts
  • Help synthesize user research into presentations, decks, and storytelling moments that inspire product thinking
  • Pitch or prototype product concepts grounded in user insights (with support from design/PM)
  • Help analyze competitor apps and content surfaces to inspire new feature ideas
  • Stay close to emerging cultural and social trends. Help the team stay connected to how Gen Z is dating, talking, and spending time online

Skills

User Research
Qualitative Research
Interviews
Surveys
Social Listening
Product Ideation
Prototyping
Competitor Analysis
Presentation Skills
Storytelling

Match Group

Provides online dating and social discovery

About Match Group

Match Group leverages the Swipe feature® and social discovery, facilitating deeper connections through its portfolio of online dating brands, with a global presence and availability in over 40 languages.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters
1986Year Founded
$400MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Charitable Matching Program
Retirement Matching Funds
Training and Education Allowance
Performance Bonuses
Mental Health Counseling

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven dating apps may draw users away.
Privacy concerns and data breaches could impact reputation and operations.
Free dating apps with innovative features may pressure Match Group's pricing models.

Differentiation

Match Group offers nearly 50 brands catering to diverse dating communities.
The company generates revenue through subscription, transaction, and advertising models.
Match Group operates globally, available in over 200 countries and 40 languages.

Upsides

Increased interest in AI-driven matchmaking enhances user experience and engagement.
Growing trend of VR integration offers immersive dating experiences.
Rising demand for niche platforms caters to specific interests and communities.

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