Lead AI Platform Engineer - Build Responsible Agent Systems

Bumble; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Unlimited PTO + company-wide week off

401(k) with company match

Paid life and disability insurance

Maternity and fertility benefits

Job summary

Bumble is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Austin, Texas to guide the development of AI-powered connection experiences. In this role, you will lead the design and architecture of Python services while ensuring high-quality AI interactions. Candidates should have 8–10 years of experience, ideally with cloud infrastructure and a strong understanding of responsible AI. The position offers $225,000 to $255,000 per year and includes benefits like unlimited PTO and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering, preferably in production systems.
• Experience with AI agents, prompt design, and context orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure on GCP for designing resilient systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of AI agent systems for curating member interactions.
• Architect Python-based services focused on reliability and maintainability.
• Define end-to-end processes including prompt management and evaluation approaches.

Skills

Python expertise

AI and ML product experience

Cloud infrastructure knowledge (GCP)

System design and delivery

Observability and operational clarity

Job description

Bumble is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Austin, Texas to guide the development of AI-powered connection experiences. In this role, you will lead the design and architecture of Python services while ensuring high-quality AI interactions. Candidates should have 8–10 years of experience, ideally with cloud infrastructure and a strong understanding of responsible AI. The position offers $225,000 to $255,000 per year and includes benefits like unlimited PTO and medical insurance.