Software Engineer II, Android

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Software Engineer II building Kotlin Android recommendation experiences for Tinder’s dating platform. Connecting recommendation logic, APIs, experiments, analytics, and quality validation for millions of members.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Kotlin and modern Android development, with a focus on building consumer-facing applications and user interfaces using Jetpack Compose. Capable of collaborating cross-functionally and owning features from planning through to validation while ensuring code quality and performance.

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Kotlin ProficiencyJetpack Compose DevelopmentAndroid Architecture Patterns (MVVM)REST API IntegrationTest-Driven Development (JUnit, Mockito, Espresso)

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Hard Skills

KotlinJetpack ComposeAndroid SDKKotlin CoroutinesFlowAndroid StudioGradleUnit TestingUI TestingDebugging

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSolution-Oriented MindsetCollaborationOwnership MindsetWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Android StudioGradleJUnitMockitoEspressoCompose UI Testing

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Facing ApplicationsRecommendation SystemsModular Android ArchitectureQuality ValidationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidGradleJUnitKotlinMockito

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of consumer-facing recommendation features in the Tinder Android app
Build intuitive experiences connecting recommendation logic, APIs, experiments, analytics, and quality validation for millions of members worldwide
Own features and components from planning and implementation through testing, experiment launch, and validation
Collaborate with Android and backend engineers, Product, Design, Data Science and Analytics, QA, ML, Infrastructure, and partner teams
Write maintainable, well-tested Kotlin code and protect app health, performance, reliability, and member experience
Build modern Android interfaces with Jetpack Compose and work with existing View-based or legacy code
Investigate bugs, ANRs, performance regressions, and other quality issues; identify root causes and add tests or monitoring
Contribute to modular Android architecture, shared libraries, technical improvements, code reviews, and engineering practices
Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and technical tradeoffs
Develop expertise in Tinder’s Android architecture, card-stack and recommendation systems, and broader end-to-end project ownership
Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve prototyping, implementation, testing, delivery speed, and quality
Help build Recs Experience capabilities that improve discovery and personalized recommendations for Tinder members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 2+ years of professional experience building and shipping production, consumer-facing applications with native Android technologies
Proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android development, including Kotlin Coroutines and Flow
Experience building user-facing features with Jetpack Compose
Familiarity with Android Views and interoperability
Experience using Android Studio, Gradle, and the Android SDK throughout the application-development lifecycle
Experience consuming REST APIs and integrating mobile features with backend services
Familiarity with Android architecture patterns such as MVVM and separation of UI, business logic, and data access
Experience with Git, pull requests, and code reviews
Ability to write testable, maintainable code and create unit or UI tests using JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, or Compose UI testing
Solid debugging and code-quality fundamentals
Clear, solution-oriented communication and willingness to learn and collaborate cross-functionally
Ownership mindset with ability to deliver well-scoped work, surface risks, and follow through from implementation to launch validation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Vacation
10 Sick Days
Time off to volunteer
Charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
100% paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Family forming benefits
MentorMatch mentorship program
Access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy
Annual $3,000 professional development stipend
Mental health support via Modern Health
Paid concierge medical membership
Pet insurance
Fitness membership subsidy
Commuter subsidy
Free Tinder Gold subscription