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💻 Product/Software Engineer (London/Remote/Hybrid)

Full-time | London/Remote/Hybrid | £50-150k

🚀 About Tandem

F*ck swiping. Seriously. We’re Tandem, and we’re making dating fun again. We believe that bringing a friend along makes dating safer, less awkward, and a hell of a lot more fun. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a creative and driven Software/Product Engineer to help us build the future of dating.

https://tandem.dating/

🧠 The role

As a Software/Product Engineer at Tandem, you’ll be at the heart of our product. You’ll be working on everything from our mobile apps to our backend services, turning ideas into reality. This isn’t just about writing code; it’s about taking ownership of features from start to finish. You’ll be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from brainstorming and design to deployment and iteration. We want someone who is passionate about creating amazing user experiences and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty in a fast-paced startup environment.

💼 What you’ll Do

  • Working across our tech stack to build new features for our iOS, Android, and web apps.
  • Collaborating with the team to design and implement new product features.
  • Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Rust for our backend services.
  • Building and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines to ensure we can ship features quickly and reliably.
  • Taking part in product discussions and bringing your own ideas to the table.
  • Being a key player in a small, tight-knit team of awesome people.

🎯 We'll match with you if...

You have experience with our tech stack. You don't need to be an expert in everything, but you should be comfortable with some of the following:

  • Frontend: React (NextJS), iOS (SwiftUI), Android (Jetpack Compose)
  • Backend: Rust, Tokio, Axum, gRPC, Tonic
  • Databases: ScyllaDB, DragonflyDB, AWS S3

You are...

  • A product-minded engineer who cares about the user experience.
  • Someone who is excited about working in a startup environment and is happy to wear multiple hats.
  • A great communicator and team player.
  • Someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring new ideas to the table.

🔥 Bonus Points For

  • Experience with early-stage consumer apps, marketplaces, or social platforms
  • Familiarity with the UK student/nightlife scene
  • Prior startup, dating, or lifestyle brand experience
  • Experience building and discarding features based on user feedback
  • Strong opinions on tech, product, and user experience
  • Confident, but happy to be challenged and proven wrong

🎁 What You’ll Get

  • Flexible working hours: We trust you to get your work done, so we’re not going to be watching the clock.
  • Unlimited PTO: We want you to take time off to recharge your batteries.
  • Performance-based bonus: We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work.
  • Fully remote with London in-person possibility: Work from wherever you want.
  • A chance to build something amazing: You’ll be a core part of a small team that’s changing the dating game.

📩 How to Apply

Send us your CV and a quick message explaining why Tandem excites you. Bonus if you include links to stuff you’ve built, that makes you proud.