Data Center Hardware Engineer

Bumble Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in London is seeking a Data Center Hardware Engineer to maintain and upgrade essential hardware. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in data center environments, be comfortable with physical tasks, and demonstrate collaboration skills. This position offers opportunities for growth in Service Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering. Join our mission to foster meaningful relationships through technology.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in data center environments.
• Ability to perform physical work safely in constrained spaces.
• Strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade physical data center hardware.
• Diagnose and replace failing components.
• Manage cabling operations for network infrastructure.

Skills

Hands-on experience in maintaining data center hardware

Ability to explain technical processes

Collaboration with SRE and Network Engineering

Familiarity with Linux command-line

Demonstrates ownership

Curiosity about AI in data centers

Comfortable with physical tasks up to 25kg

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

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Introduction to the role & team

At Bumble, we believe technology should empower real human connection. The Infrastructure team plays a crucial role in making that possible — we keep Bumble’s global data center ecosystem running smoothly so millions of people can build relationships safely and confidently every day.

As a Data Center Hardware Engineer, you’ll be part of the small but mighty team that ensures our servers, switches, and networking hardware perform with reliability and excellence. Your work helps power the experiences that bring people together across the world. You’ll collaborate closely with Service Reliability and Network Engineering to deliver dependable infrastructure, supporting Bumble’s mission of fostering kind, equal, and meaningful relationships online and offline.

In this role, you’ll live our Bumble values of Respect, Courage, and Excellence — taking ownership of complex hardware systems, solving problems collaboratively, and continuously learning as technology evolves. You’ll also have opportunities to grow toward Service Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) pathways as our infrastructure scales.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and upgrade physical data center hardware — including servers, switches, and routers — ensuring consistent uptime and optimal performance.
• Diagnose and replace failing components (CPU, RAM, HDD, NIC, etc.) following vendor specifications and Bumble’s internal procedures.
• Install, configure, and decommission data center equipment according to detailed engineering plans, maintaining clear documentation and traceability.
• Manage cabling operations (copper and fiber) — connecting, organizing, and labeling network infrastructure with precision and safety.
• Collaborate with vendors on RMA (Return Material Authorization) processes, ensuring quick resolution of hardware issues.
• Maintain accurate inventories of spare parts, tools, and network devices to support efficient service continuity.
• Draft clear, step-by-step technical instructions for remote or third-party field engineers to execute safely and correctly.
• Perform emergency maintenance or urgent repairs outside standard hours when required (light 24/7 rotation).
• Apply AI-assisted diagnostic tools and predictive analytics to identify early hardware degradation and optimize maintenance cycles.
• Work cross-functionally and demonstrate an agile mindset, adapting to evolving data center technologies and operational demands.

About you

• You bring hands-on experience in maintaining data center or enterprise hardware environments — from server builds to cabling and component replacement.
• You’re comfortable performing physical work in constrained environments (lifting up to 25kg/50lbs, kneeling, crouching, running cables, or accessing server racks safely). We will make reasonable adjustments for any candidate with a disability to ensure full access to this role.
• You can explain technical processes clearly to non-technical colleagues and write concise, well-structured documentation.
• You collaborate naturally with SRE and Network Engineering teams, sharing insights and supporting continuous improvement.
• You’re familiar with Linux command-line environments and comfortable applying vendor firmware and BIOS upgrade procedures.
• You show initiative, work effectively with minimal supervision, and demonstrate ownership in your domain.
• You’re curious about how AI can support smarter monitoring, faster diagnosis, and safer automation in data center operations.
• You model Bumble’s values of Respect and Excellence, and embody our core competencies:
• Collaborates with purpose – works openly with others to deliver impact
• Takes ownership – follows through from insight to delivery
• Demonstrates an agile mindset – adapts quickly to learn and improve
• Typically requires 2–5 years of experience, though we welcome candidates with alternative backgrounds that demonstrate equivalent skills.
• A university degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or IT hardware is desirable but not required.

About Us

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble Date, BFF, and Badoo. 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) and friendship (BFF). BFF is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections and community based on shared interests. Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products.

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