Design Tinder
Design Tinder — A Staff playbook focused on two-sided matching algorithms, proximity-aware recommendation scoring, cold start strategies, and content moderation at scale — not just swipe UI mechanics.
This playbook is part of the full calibration library.
Staff interviews are decided on nuance — tradeoff framing, ownership boundaries, and failure anticipation. This playbook covers the depth that separates Senior from Staff+.
What's inside this playbook
Core sections
- •1. The Staff Lens
- •2. Problem Framing & Intent
- •3. The Fault Lines
- •4. Failure Modes & Degradation
- •5. Evaluation Rubric
- •6. Interview Flow & Pivots
- •7. Active Drills
- •8. Deep Dive Scenarios
- •9. Level Expectations Summary
- •10. Staff Insiders: Controversial Opinions
Practice & Reference
- •How to Use This Playbook
- •Executive Summary
- •System Architecture Overview
- •Interview Walkthrough: How to Present This in 45 Minutes
- •References to Frameworks