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title: 'User Experience Research Intern at Match Group'
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# User Experience Research Intern at Match Group

- **Company:** Match Group
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Compensation:** $30/hr
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/matchgroup/e2747122-5e35-4230-9d54-8d274dd0a713

## Job description

## 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.

## Our Values

Take the Lead: We don't ghost our work or each other. Just as users don't leave their matches hanging, we don't let each other down. Move Fast: We have a bias for action and urgency. Something that could be done tomorrow would be better if done today. Better Together: We keep connection at the heart of dating and at the heart of how we work. Just as our users are better when they connect with others, so are we when we collaborate. Real Talk: We say the hard thing the human way. Just as we ask our users to behave with kindness and candor in our community, we expect Team Tinder to do the same. Safety First: We act with integrity, transparency, and consistency so people feel safe—whether they're swiping, matching, or working alongside us. Spark Fun: We have fun to unlock creativity, fuel innovation, and help us build better experiences for daters.

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

Commitment to Inclusion At Tinder, 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. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei

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.

#Tinder

## About Match Group

## Company Profile: Match Group

Match Group is a publicly traded internet company that owns and operates a portfolio of dating and social connection apps, including Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, Azar, Her, Meetic, and The League. The company focuses on helping people find meaningful relationships across diverse demographics and geographies.

### Status
**Public** – Ticker: MTCH (NASDAQ). IPO in 2015.

### Key Facts
- **Founded**: 2009 (as a spin-out from IAC)
- **Headquarters**: Dallas, Texas, USA (with 20 offices worldwide)
- **Employees**: 2,000+ globally (as of 2026)
- **CEO**: Spencer Rascoff (as of 2026)
- **Chairman**: Thomas J. McInerney

### Market & Financials
| Metric | Value | Date |
|--------|-------|------|
| Market Cap | ~$9.5B | 2026 |
| Annual Revenue (FY2025) | $3.5B | 2025 |
| Operating Income (FY2025) | $873M | 2025 |
| Net Income (FY2025) | $613M | 2025 |
| Q2 2026 Revenue | $853M | Quarter ended June 30, 2026 |
| Diluted EPS (Q2 2026) | $0.70 | 2026 |

*Sources: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchgroup), SEC 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026.*

### Notable Brands
- **Tinder** – flagship dating app
- **Hinge** – designed to be deleted (relationship-focused)
- **Match.com** – long-standing online dating site
- **OkCupid** – algorithm-driven matching
- **Plenty of Fish** – free messaging platform
- **Azar** – video-first social discovery
- **Her** – dating and community for LGBTQ+ women
- **Meetic** – European dating leader
- **The League** – curated, career-oriented dating

### Competitive Advantages
- **Portfolio breadth**: Brands serve different life stages and preferences, creating cross-platform user acquisition and retention.
- **Network effects**: Over 500 million matches per month; one-third of marriages in the U.S. begin on a Match Group app.
- **Global reach**: Available in 40+ languages across 190+ countries.
- **Data & AI**: Deep investment in matching algorithms, safety systems, and personalization.

### Strategic Focus
- **Safety & trust**: Strengthening user safety features (e.g., photo verification, background checks) and moderation tools.
- **AI-driven innovation**: Leveraging machine learning for better matches, fraud detection, and conversational assistance.
- **International expansion**: Growing in Asia (Azar), Latin America, and Europe.
- **Monetization**: Subscription tiers (e.g., Tinder Platinum, Hinge Preferred) and a la carte features.

### Why Work Here (from Careers Page)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; mental health support via Modern Health; ClassPass/Active & Fit memberships; 100% employer match on 401(k) up to 10% (capped at $10,000); Employee Stock Purchase Program; flexible PTO; generous parental leave; fertility and adoption benefits; pet insurance; annual training allowance.
- **Culture**: “1 Match Group” philosophy – Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and cross-brand collaboration; emphasis on belonging and giving back through volunteer opportunities.
- **Career growth**: Internal mobility across brands and functions; access to Udemy and ongoing learning resources.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid/remote flexibility depending on role; global teams spanning 20 offices across 19 countries.

### Sources
1. [Match Group Careers](https://mtch.com/careers/)
2. [Match Group About](https://mtch.com/about/)
3. [Match Group Life at Match Group](https://mtch.com/careers/life-at-match-group/)
4. [Match Group Open Positions (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/matchgroup)
5. [Match Group LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchgroup)

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