Lead iOS Engineer

Bumbleinc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

Fully paid life and long‑term disability insurance

Job summary

Bumbleinc is seeking a Lead iOS Software Engineer in Austin, TX, to drive the development of iOS features that enhance the Bumble Dating experience. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in building production apps and strong proficiency in Swift and UIKit.

This role offers a hybrid work environment, requiring in-office presence Monday through Wednesday, and comes with competitive compensation including unique benefits like unlimited PTO and a maternity benefit.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience building and shipping production iOS applications.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable iOS architectures.
• Strong knowledge of iOS platform fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high‑quality iOS features for Bumble.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers on the product vision.
• Own iOS features from design to App Store delivery.

Skills

Swift proficiency

UIKit experience

iOS architecture design

Concurrency understanding

Networked APIs integration

iOS platform fundamentals

Job description

We’re looking for a Lead iOS Software Engineer to help shape the Bumble Dating experience. This role is ideal for engineers who are experienced in building and delivering end‑to‑end features on the iOS platform, 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high‑quality iOS features that power Bumble’s consumer‑facing experiences
• Partner closely with Product Managers and Designers to shape product vision, define requirements, and translate ideas into thoughtful iOS implementations
• Own iOS features end‑to‑end, from technical design and implementation through testing, release, and iteration
• Contribute to and evolve the iOS architecture and engineering standards, balancing long‑term maintainability with rapid product delivery
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools and workflows to improve productivity, code quality, and developer experience
• Help mature the team’s approach to AI usage by sharing best practices, tooling, and learnings with other engineers
• Support and mentor other iOS engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience building and shipping production iOS applications
• Strong proficiency in Swift with deep experience in UIKit; working knowledge of SwiftUI in production environments
• Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable iOS architectures (e.g., MVVM, TCA, VIPER, or similar) in large codebases
• Solid understanding of iOS concurrency and performance (async/await, GCD, memory management)
• Experience integrating and consuming networked APIs from iOS clients, including error handling and performance considerations
• Strong knowledge of iOS platform fundamentals (app lifecycle, view rendering, Auto Layout, accessibility, localization)
• Experience owning iOS features end‑to‑end, including technical design, implementation, testing, and App Store delivery
• Own meaningful projects that directly impact millions of Bumble users

Additional Expectations

• Learn and grow in a high‑performing engineering team committed to mentorship and learning
• Be part of a culture that values respect, excellence, curiosity, courage and joy

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity, and world‑class benefits
• Insurance: Medical/dental/vision, 30‑day eligibility
• Unlimited PTO + 1 company‑wide week off + Focus Fridays every week
• Fully paid life and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match if you contribute 6%, 90‑day eligibility
• Monthly wellness benefit and access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line
• Maternity and Fertility benefit + 26 week paid parental leave
• Premium App Access

Location & Work Arrangement

• This role is based in Austin; applicants should be within a commutable distance to the office
• Hybrid environment – in‑office Monday through Wednesday for collaboration across engineering teams

Visa Sponsorship

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bumble Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of all ages, colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non‑binary people, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent people to apply. We’re happy to make any reasonable adjustments that will help you feel more confident throughout the process; please let us know how we can help.