Lead Software Engineer (Bumble Date)

Inclusion at Bumble Inc. 

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We’re looking for a Lead Backend Software Engineer to help shape the core systems that power the Bumble Dating experience. This role is ideal for engineers who are experienced in building and delivering end-to-end features, comfortable owning projects independently, and ready to contribute meaningfully to technical architecture and mentoring junior teammates. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact work in a fast-moving environment.

• Design, implement, and maintain backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable, using AWS-native services.
• Drive individual projects from inception to delivery, owning the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers to ship new features and improvements.
• Apply AI-based development tools and workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Participate in architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability.
• Support junior engineers through pairing, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Contribute to engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Experience acting in a lead role wherein you contribute to architecture, design, and mentorship
• Proven ability to run projects autonomously and deliver production-ready systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Kotlin).
• 4+ years working with cloud environments (preferably AWS), including deployment and monitoring.
• Exposure to secure API design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus).
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset.

• Own meaningful projects that directly impact millions of Bumble users.
• Learn and grow in a high-performing engineering team committed to mentorship and learning.
• Be part of a culture that values inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and world-class benefits.

About Us

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships, through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble For Friends) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. Bumble For Friends is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections. Geneva is a group and community app for people to connect based on shared interests.