Golden Date
Because finding love in SF shouldn't be harder than debugging production code.
We match SF tech folks based on what really matters: coding style, shower frequency, anime taste, and yes, TC.
* No recruiters allowed. We check GitHub commits.
How it actually works
No BS matching algorithm. We use the same principles that make good code work well together.
Take our weird quiz
Answer questions no dating app has ever dared to ask. Yes, we'll judge your choice of text editor.
Get your nerd score
Our algorithm assigns you a compatibility score from 0-100. Think of it as your dating GPA.
Meet your matches
Connect with people who won't judge you for talking about Docker at dinner. Much.
The Golden Quiz™
Our personality assessment asks the questions dating apps are too afraid to ask.
Tech Preferences
Tabs or spaces? React or Vue? These are the real compatibility questions.
Lifestyle Habits
Let's be real: shower frequency matters when you're sharing a 400 sq ft apartment in SOMA.
Entertainment
Your anime preferences reveal more about you than your Myers-Briggs ever could.
The TC Question
Yes, we ask about compensation. No, we're not sorry. This is San Francisco.
Question 3 of 42
What's your favorite programming language?
Be honest. This is a judgment-free zone. (Except for PHP developers)
Question 17 of 42
How often do you shower?
Your future date wants to know. So do your coworkers.
Question 29 of 42
What's your total comp range?
Let's skip the awkward money talk on the third date.
Find out your Golden Score in less than 5 minutes
Our "AI" Matching Algorithm
It's not really AI. It's just a bunch of if/else statements. But it works.
How It Actually Works
Step 1: We analyze your quiz answers and assign you a score from 0-100.
Step 2: We match you with people in a similar score range who match your gender preferences.
Step 3: We prioritize matches based on shared interests, compatible shower schedules, and whether you both hate the same programming languages.
Step 4: We factor in your location in SF to make sure you're not dating someone who lives across the bay (because let's be honest, that's a long-distance relationship).
if (user.showerFrequency === "daily" && match.showerFrequency === "what-is-shower") {
return false; // Deal breaker
}
Real Success Stories
"We matched because we both hate PHP and love Miyazaki films. Been together 6 months and just adopted a cat named Golang."
Alex & Jordan
SWE at Stripe & PM at Airbnb
"Turns out we both shower daily AND hate meetings that could be emails. Match made in heaven."
Taylor & Morgan
Data Scientists at Google
94% Match Rate
94% of our users find at least one good match in their first week.
78% Second Dates
78% of first dates lead to second dates. The industry average is 20%.
Meet Our Co-Founders
Two engineers who were tired of dating apps that don't understand tech culture
Jia
Lost 21 hackathons but never lost hope. Created the first version of Golden Date's matching algorithm during a 48-hour hackathon (which she also lost).
Fatimah
UC Berkeley student studying CS + Linguistics. Believes strongly that shower frequency is a better predictor of relationship success than zodiac signs.
What Our Users Say
Real testimonials from real tech workers in San Francisco
"Finally, an app that understands that my choice of programming language says more about me than my hobbies."
David K.
Backend Engineer
"Met my boyfriend here. We both shower daily and hate PHP. Match made in heaven."
Sarah L.
Product Manager
"The TC question was awkward but saved me from 3 months of dating someone who expected me to pay for everything."
Michael T.
Data Scientist
Simple, Fair Pricing
We've analyzed the dating market dynamics in San Francisco
Only men pay. It's just supply and demand. We did the math.
Women
Because we need you on the platform
* We'll verify your gender. Don't try to game the system.
Men
Consider it an investment in your future
* Discounts available for men who shower daily.
Why do only men pay?
Supply and demand: In San Francisco tech, the gender ratio is skewed. We're just following basic economics.
Market research: Our data shows men are willing to pay for better matches with women who actually understand their Docker jokes.
Better experience: By charging men, we create a higher-quality dating pool with men who are serious about finding relationships.
* This pricing model is based on heteronormative dating patterns. For non-binary users and same-sex matching, please contact us for custom pricing.
Ready to find your perfect tech match?
Join thousands of San Francisco tech professionals who have found meaningful connections through Golden Date.
Currently serving San Francisco and the Bay Area only. No recruiters, please.