Sr. Software Engineer, Generative AI Hot Job Palo Alto, California Department Engineering

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

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

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.

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.

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.

The Role :

The Engineering team at Tinder is dedicated to creating innovative features and robust systems that connect people worldwide.

We continuously experiment with new ways to engage our members. Despite our global scale, each engineer has an enormous impact due to our high member-to-engineer ratio, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference.

AI is a top priority at Tinder, and our Generative AI team is at the forefront of developing features powered by cutting-edge technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models.

This is a rare opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI-driven products at a company with a global reach, all while being part of a small, agile team where your contributions are felt every day.

Where you’ll work

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two times per week. This position is located in Palo Alto, CA.

In this role, you will :

• Conduct applied research of Generative AI, and develop product prototypes. Stay at the forefront of advancements in AI.
• Develop Generative AI based features in production.
• Work with big data (handling billions of user swipes per day).
• Collaborate with other machine learning engineers, backend software engineers, and product managers to integrate ML models into our systems, improving user experience and driving business objectives.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering their growth and enabling them to reach their full potential.

You’ll need :

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions at scale.
• PhD or MS in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or another highly quantitative field.
• In-depth knowledge of deep neural networks, particularly in NLP and CV.
• Hands on experience in Generative AI.
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, etc.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages.
• Strong decision-making skills with a bias for action and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Proven leadership abilities to inspire and motivate teams to excel and achieve ambitious goals.

Salary Range : $180,000

$180,000

$220,000

a year

Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

It's a very collaborative environment, people genuinely help each other and the leadership team is always reachable no matter what level they are in."

Distinguished Software Engineer

Our hottest benefits for full time employees

100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family forming benefits

Plan for the Future

100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Personal Growth

Mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development

Give back

Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually

Investment in your wellness

Access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy

Unlimited PTO

With no waiting period and 10 annual wellness days

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