Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Mobile Automation

Employment Type: [Not Specified] Location Type: Hybrid (Los Angeles) Salary: [Not Specified]

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Our Mission

Launched in 2012, Tinder® revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, “It Starts with a Swipe”™.

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Our Values

• One Team, One Dream: We work hand-in-hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission.
• Own It: We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
• Never Stop Learning: We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.
• Spark Solutions: We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.
• Embrace Our Differences: We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.

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Position Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned SDET with strong experience in mobile automation (iOS and Android), performance testing, and release management to join Tinder’s QA Engineering team. You will build scalable, reliable test automation frameworks and ensure high-quality releases that reach millions of users worldwide. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to make a tangible impact on Tinder’s mobile experience.

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Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in Los Angeles.

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Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation frameworks for iOS & Android apps using WebdriverIO + Appium.
• Develop API and integration tests using TypeScript, Axios, Mocha, and Chai.
• Implement and monitor performance test plans for mobile and backend systems.
• Work closely with Release Managers to validate builds, support phased rollouts, and streamline hotfix verification.
• Generate actionable insights through Allure and other reporting tools integrated with CI pipelines.
• Participate in sprint rituals, advocate for testability, and contribute to product readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with QA Analysts, Developers, PMs, and Designers to identify risk areas and ensure end-to-end test coverage.
• Monitor post-release quality signals and support RCA for production incidents.
• Coordinate cross-team testing alignment during weekly releases and urgent hotfix cycles.

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Requirements

• 5+ years in software QA automation, SDET, or equivalent engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • WebdriverIO for mobile & web automation
  • Appium for native app testing
  • TypeScript, Node.js, Axios, Mocha, and Chai
  • Test reporting via Allure or equivalent
• Experience with performance testing methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with mobile app release management processes for both iOS (App Store Connect/TestFlight) and Android (Play Console), Phased rollout strategies, Hotfix validation and regression containment.
• Strong understanding of mobile release cycles, including App Store/Play Store submission, build versioning and tagging, and canary/phased rollout coordination.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and Git-based workflows.

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Nice to Haves

• Experience with CI tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitrise, or similar.
• Expo

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Application Instructions

[Not Specified]

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Company Information

Tinder Launched in 2012, Tinder® revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, “It Starts with a Swipe”™.