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 Core’s product teams by exploring early-stage product ideas that aim to improve Tinder’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 — 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.