Player 2 - ML-Powered Matchmaking System: Next-Generation Recommendation Engine

Launched to early access on iOS and Android in August 2023, PLAYER 2 is a social
networking and team building app for gamers. Currently, our matchmaking system uses a
survey-based compatibility algorithm. While functional for early-stage growth, we're ready to
evolve into a production-grade machine learning recommender system that learns from user
behavior and delivers personalized matches at scale—similar to systems used by Netflix,
Spotify, Hinge, and Bumble.
This project will design and implement a hybrid ML architecture that combines explicit
preferences (survey data) with implicit behavioral feedback (swipe patterns, match outcomes,
messaging engagement) to provide accurate, personalized recommendations while solving the
cold start problem for new users.