Software Engineer Internship at Match Group

Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

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

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Typescript

Java

DynamoDB

ElasticSearch

Docker

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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