Data Scientist Intern
Match Group is hiring a Data Scientist Intern in San Francisco, United States. It pays $43/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Match Group.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this data scientist role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include a b testing, data analysis and experimentation.
- Level classifies it as an internship.
- Level lists 70 other open roles at Match Group.
- The role was posted within the past week.
AI in this role
Data Scientist Intern to design A/B experiments, analyze large datasets, and contribute to experimentation and analytics tooling.
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 that requires in-office collaboration three days per week in San Francisco.
About the Role
As a Data Scientist Intern at Tinder, you’ll help us uncover insights from one of the world’s largest datasets to enhance user experience, strengthen safety, and drive innovation across our platform. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, data scientists, and product teams to solve real-world problems using data-driven approaches that shape the future of how people connect.
What you'll do:
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Design and execute A/B experiments to measure the impact of product features and algorithmic changes.
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Help build and improve the team’s experimentation and analytics tooling, including AI-assisted workflows, with a focus on standardization, automation, and clear documentation.
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Take a scoped analysis from question to recommendation, with guidance from your mentor.
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Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Data Science, Product, and Engineering to translate insights into actionable strategies.
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Present key findings and project outcomes to Product and Leadership teams during end-of-internship demos.
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Translate data insights into clear narratives and recommendations that inform product roadmaps and user experience improvements.
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Explore and analyze large-scale datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities.
What we're looking for:
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Passion for using data and experimentation to solve complex problems.
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Intermediate to advanced SQL skills for data querying and analysis.
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Familiarity with / building to proficiency in Python.
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Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and experimental design (A/B testing, hypothesis testing).
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Clear written communication and a curious, fast-learning mindset.
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Comfort using AI tools (e.g., LLM-based coding and analysis assistants) as a regular part of your workflow, and the judgment to check their output.
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Currently pursuing a BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, or a related field.
How we rate this
Data Scientist Intern at Match Group rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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