About the role#
The Tinder machine learning team builds solutions across core product areas including recommendations, trust and safety, profile, chat, growth, and revenue. As an intern, you will work alongside senior engineers to design and deploy algorithms that support company goals. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale technical challenges within a global product.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement machine learning algorithms for specific domains like recommendation or revenue.
- Formulate ML models for production environments with guidance from senior staff.
- Develop solutions that directly improve the user experience.
- Participate in the annual Tindership Hackathon and present your work to Tinder staff and executives.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a BS, BA, or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python and foundational knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- Practical experience designing and building ML models and end-to-end workflows.
- Interest in solving large-scale technical challenges.
- Familiarity with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras is helpful.
- Experience with tools such as Databricks, Spark, or Airflow is a plus.
- Proficiency in Go, Java, or Scala is beneficial.
- Prior publications in top ML or data science conferences or experience deploying models to production are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The program runs from June 1 through August 31, 2027.
- The role is hybrid, requiring three days of in-office collaboration per week in Palo Alto, California.
About Match Group
Match Group develops software for online dating and social discovery. Its portfolio includes brands like Tinder, Hinge, Match, and OKCupid. The company operates globally in over 40 languages. It is based in Los Angeles and maintains a workforce between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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