Software Engineer Internship at Match Group

Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

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InternshipExperience Level
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Requirements

  • Technical background in iOS (Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit), Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose), or backend (Typescript, Java, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch)
  • Interest in mobile development, backend engineering, or related focus areas (e.g., API design, real-time notifications, database selection)
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (Product, Design, Engineering, Analytics)
  • Availability for internship in Gent, with agile workflow (weekly check-ins, demos)

Responsibilities

  • Develop an innovative feature or tool to help users discover people in new ways (Proof of Concept: working app-flow or backend-service)
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and Analytics teams to define scope during intake
  • Build prototypes integrating Tinder's design guidelines, animations, push-notifications, in-app prompts, or micro-interactions (iOS/Android)
  • Design backend API, handle user-generated content storage/retrieval, experiment with real-time notifications or event-driven architecture, and choose/motivate database technology
  • Conduct research and provide recommendations on architecture
  • Document the design (API schemas, wireframes, flowcharts)
  • Deliver end presentation to the team with lessons learned and PoC demo

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SwiftSwiftUIUIKitKotlinJetpack ComposeTypescriptJavaDynamoDBElasticSearchDocker

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this internship?

This is an in-person internship based in Gent with the team there. Remote work is not mentioned.

What technical skills are required for this internship?

Skills in iOS (Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit), Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose), or backend (Typescript, Java, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch) are needed, depending on the focus area determined during the intake. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Figma, and Tinder Design System is part of the tech stack.

What does the team environment look like?

You work in a multidisciplinary team with Product, Design, Engineering, and Analytics using an Agile approach with weekly check-ins, demos, and quick feedback.

What compensation or salary is offered for this internship?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this internship?

Candidates with technical background in mobile (iOS/Android) or backend engineering, interest in innovative features for Tinder, and ability to deliver a Proof of Concept, research, documentation, and presentation will stand out. The scope is tailored to your skills and interests during the intake.

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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