User Experience Research Intern

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. Join Tinder's UX Research team for the summer and work on real studies that ship into the product .

Posted 11/6/2026internshipLos Angeles • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $30 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in conducting user research, including usability testing and interviews, while effectively analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to provide actionable insights. Possesses excellent communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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User Research ExperienceQualitative And Quantitative MethodsUsability TestingData AnalysisClear Communication

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Hard Skills

Usability TestingUser InterviewsSurvey DesignData AnalysisResearch Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationCuriosityLow-Ego Approach

Industry Keywords

Human-Computer InteractionDesignPsychologyCognitive ScienceSociologySocial AppsGen Z

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Tinder's UX Research team for the summer and work on real studies that ship into the product
Partner with researchers, designers, PMs, and data scientists to understand how people use Tinder and identify areas for improvement
Own a defined piece of a research project
Support live research projects by helping plan studies, recruit participants, and run sessions
Run usability tests and user interviews, and help design and field surveys
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and identify meaningful patterns
Turn findings into clear recommendations for Product and Design
Share work through short 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 at the end of the internship

Requirements

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
Some hands-on research experience through coursework, a lab, a capstone, or a prior internship
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods, such as interviews, usability testing, and surveys
Strong analytical and organizational skills, and comfort juggling more than one project
Clear written and verbal communication
Curiosity about people and a collaborative, low-ego approach to working with others
Genuine interest in social apps and how Gen Z uses them
A portfolio or sample of research work, such as a case study or project writeup

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship from a UXR team member
A defined project with real visibility
Exposure to cross-functional work across Product, Design, and Data Science
Internship program running from June 1 through August 31, 2027