Senior Backend Engineer at Match Group

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer
  • 4+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, Azure
  • Strong programming skills: Proficiency with Go and Python is a bonus!
  • System Design & Architecture: A deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, event based architecture, and cloud design patterns
  • Collaboration and Communication skills: Solid writing skills paired with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to teammates from both technical and non-technical backgrounds
  • Cloud Technologies: Proficiency with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka, etc

Responsibilities

  • Design and build Web APIs for a microservice architecture
  • Taking part in the backend On-Call rotation (around a week per quarter)
  • Design and develop distributed systems in Go using cloud infrastructure, ensuring high performance and scalability
  • Lead projects end-to-end from technical design to implementation, while managing personal workload, meetings and timelines effectively
  • Collaborate across teams promoting a culture of inclusivity, growth, and strong cross-functional communication

Skills

Go
Python
GCP
AWS
Azure
Microservices
Web APIs
Distributed Systems

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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