About the role#
You will join the Tinder UX Research team for the summer. You will work on real studies that impact the product. You will partner with researchers, designers, product managers, and data scientists to understand how people use Tinder. You will own a defined piece of a project and present your findings to the team at the end of the internship.
What you'll do#
- Support live research projects by planning studies, recruiting participants, and running sessions.
- Conduct usability tests and user interviews.
- Design and field surveys.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns.
- Turn findings into recommendations for Product and Design teams.
- Share work through 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.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Sociology, or a related field, or a recent graduate.
- Hands-on research experience from coursework, a lab, a capstone, or a prior internship.
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- A collaborative, low-ego approach.
- Curiosity about people.
- A portfolio or sample of research work, such as a case study or project writeup is preferred.
- An interest in social apps and how Gen Z uses them is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The program runs from June 1, 2027, through August 31, 2027.
- This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles, California, requiring in-office collaboration three times per week.
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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