Program Duration
- The internship program will run from June 1 through August 31, 2026.
Work Location
- This is a hybrid role that requires in-office collaboration three days per week in Los Angeles, California.
Role Overview
- Support a one of Coreβs product teams by exploring early-stage product ideas that aim to improve Tinderβs user experience, especially for Gen Z.
- Conduct qualitative user research (e.g., friend groups, social listening, interviews, lightweight surveys) to uncover pain points, behaviors, and product opportunities.
- Partner closely with a design intern to ideate, jam, and visualize user insights and product concepts.
- Help synthesize user research into presentations, decks, and storytelling moments that inspire product thinking.
- Pitch or prototype product concepts grounded in user insights (with support from design/PM).
- Help analyze competitor apps and content surfaces to inspire new feature ideas.
- Stay close to emerging cultural and social trends. Help the team stay connected to how Gen Z is dating, talking, and spending time online.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelorβs in a relevant field (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Communications, Design Strategy, Marketing, or related discipline).
- Strong curiosity about user behavior, culture, and technology.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills β able to turn research into insights that inspire action.
- Comfortable conducting qualitative research and synthesizing findings.
- Collaborative and creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Familiarity with social apps, emerging trends, and Gen Z digital culture is a plus.
Compensation
- $47 - $47 an hour. The hourly rate is subject to a geographic adjustment if authorized to work outside Los Angeles or Palo Alto, California.
