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Full-Time

Full-Stack Engineer III

Posted on 6/18/2024

Match Group

Match Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides online dating and social discovery

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$143k - $172kAnnually

+ 401(k) matching + Professional growth stipend + Parental leave + Fertility support + Date stipend + Access to Employee Resource Groups

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
RabbitMQ
gRPC
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
JavaScript
React.js
Jest
Apache Kafka
Postgres
TypeScript
AWS
Mocha
Redis
REST APIs
HTML/CSS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Proficient in coding in one or more backend languages with a preference on Go
  • 3+ years experience with architecting RESTful APIs while following best practices
  • 2+ years experience with building and maintaining React web applications (Javascript/Typescript, CSS)
  • Worked with at least one message or event-based technology (Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, SQS, etc.)
  • Experience working in distributed production systems
  • Familiar with Cloud infrastructure and microservice architecture (such as AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks (Mocha/Jest)
  • Knowledgeable of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Clear written & verbal communicator
  • Adept at explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to build features
  • Build tooling and user interfaces for our web application to support Moderation, Appeals and Support team members in managing users on our platform
  • Design and build backend/frontend features with an emphasis on quality and scalability
  • Own projects end-to-end, and effectively communicate with tech leads, managers and other stakeholders
  • Work in a cloud-native tech stack: Kubernetes, AWS, Go gRPC/API services, Postgres, Redis, Kafka, React
  • Participate and engage in team ceremonies/processes and our on-call rotation (weeklong alternating with other engineers)

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.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$400M

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Activist investors like Starboard and Elliott Investment Management are pushing for product innovation and margin improvement, which could lead to significant growth and enhanced performance.
  • The acquisition of The League and partnerships like the one with Lyft indicate Match Group's commitment to expanding its services and improving user experience.
  • The appointment of Renate Nyborg as CEO of Tinder brings fresh leadership that could drive new strategic initiatives and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal issues, including the $2 billion lawsuit by Tinder founder Sean Rad and accusations of violating federal securities laws, could result in financial and reputational damage.
  • Pressure from activist investors may lead to short-term strategic changes that could disrupt long-term stability and employee morale.

What makes Match Group unique

  • Match Group's portfolio includes a diverse range of dating apps, from mainstream options like Tinder to niche, exclusive platforms like The League, setting it apart from competitors with less varied offerings.
  • The company's strategic acquisitions, such as The League and muzmatch, allow it to tap into specific market segments and expand its user base.
  • Match Group's introduction of human matchmakers to its algorithm-driven app demonstrates a unique blend of technology and personal touch, enhancing user experience.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Charitable Matching Program

Retirement Matching Funds

Training and Education Allowance

Performance Bonuses

Mental Health Counseling

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