Design Engineer

at  Match Group

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A portfolio that showcases prototyping projects, including those that explore uncharted territories in the social app space.
• Experience with sophisticated prototyping tools such as ProtoPie, Framer, or Origami Studio for high-fidelity prototype development.
• Active participation in the tech community, sharing insights and takeaways related to prototype development and user-centered design.
• Contributions to developing internal tooling that streamlines the prototyping and design process, improving efficiency for the team.
• A strong understanding of accessibility and inclusivity standard processes, ensuring your prototypes cater to a diverse user base.
• An analytical mentality that demonstrates both qualitative and quantitative research to advise design decisions and prototype iterations.
• Intellectual curiosity that drives continuous learning and exploration of new areas beyond your strengths, contributing to Tinder’s innovative culture.

THE ROLE

As a Design Engineer II within the Labs team, you will improve the experience of Tinder by bringing new feature ideas, approaches, and technologies to life through rapid prototyping. We work as a part of a cross-functional team that explores and shapes innovative, exciting ideas into realized concepts. This role requires a deep passion for exploring the pioneering of technology, a love of design, and an ability to strategically navigate sophisticated UX problems with a cross-functional team.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Work on projects that explore new experiences in the dating app space.
• Develop innovative prototypes using Swift, React, and other sophisticated technologies to simulate responsive and intuitive user experiences.
• Engage in the full lifecycle of prototyping, from concepting with the team, through user testing, balancing fidelity and speed at each phase.
• Foster a deep understanding of user needs through iterative design and rapid prototyping, ensuring prototypes meet practical and innovative standards.
• Use systems thinking to ensure prototypes are scalable and seamlessly integrate with existing Tinder features.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, communicating prototype goals and design rationale to Product, Design, Research, Analytics, and Engineering teams.
• Serve as a bridge between Design and Engineering, by exploring the limits of “what’s possible.”
• Continuously explore and integrate new technologies and design trends into prototype development.
• Take full ownership, demonstrating leadership in setting high standards for collaboration, innovation, and user-centered design within the team.
• Share progress using tools like JIRA and Monday.com, ensuring transparent communication and effective agile project management.