User Experience Research Intern
Our Mission:
As humans, there are few things more exciting than meeting someone new. At Tinder, we’re inspired by the challenge of keeping the magic of human connection alive. With tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, 2+ billion swipes per day, 20+ million matches per day, and a presence in 190+ countries, our reach is expansive—and rapidly growing.
We work together to solve complex problems. Behind the simplicity of every match, we think deeply about human relationships, behavioral science, network economics, AI and ML, online and real-world safety, cultural nuances, loneliness, love, sex, and more.
Program Duration
The internship program will run from June 1 through August 31, 2027.
Where you’ll work
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration in our Los Angeles office three times per week.
About the Role
You'll join Tinder's UX Research team for a summer and work on real studies that ship into the product. You'll partner with researchers, designers, PMs, and data scientists to figure out how people use Tinder and where it can be better. You'll own a defined piece of a project, and you'll present what you find to the team at the end.
What you'll do:
- Support live research projects by helping plan studies, recruit participants, and run sessions
- Run usability tests and user interviews, and help design and field surveys
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and pull out the patterns that matter
- Turn findings into clear recommendations for Product and Design
- Share your work through short written reports, creative artifacts, and presentations
- Help improve how the UXR team documents its processes
- Deliver a capstone project and present it to the team at the end of the internship
What we're looking for:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Sociology, or a related field (or a recent graduate)
- Some hands-on research experience through coursework, a lab, a capstone, or a prior internship
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods, such as interviews, usability testing, and surveys
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, and comfort juggling more than one project
- Clear communication, written and verbal
- Curiosity about people and a collaborative, low-ego approach to working with others
Nice to have:
- Genuine interest in social apps and how Gen Z uses them
- A portfolio or sample of research work, such as a case study or project writeup
What you will get
- Mentorship from a UXR team member and a defined project with real visibility
- Exposure to cross-functional work across Product, Design, and Data Science
Salary Range:
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.
We don’t just
accept
difference, we
celebrate
it
We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact employeebenefits@matchgroup.com.
We don’t just
accept
difference, we
celebrate
it
We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences.
Our benefits for full-time employees
401(k) savings plan
Opt in to save a portion of your pay
Tinder swag
Grab some gear made just for our interns
Impact
The liveliness of a startup with the impact of a global business
Work-from-home stipend
A little cash to set you up for hybrid work
Paid time off
10 paid wellness days and access to mental health resources
Optional health benefits
Medical, vision and dental if you want ‘em
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.
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