Lead iOS Engineer - BFF

Bumbleinc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with matching

Wellness benefits

Paid parental leave

Premium App Access

Job summary

Bumbleinc is looking for a Lead iOS Software Engineer to enhance the Bumble BFF experience. This role involves developing high-quality iOS features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in production iOS applications and a strong proficiency in Swift.

The position supports a hybrid work environment with onsite presence required Monday to Wednesday, alongside comprehensive benefits like unlimited PTO and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of 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.
• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to shape product vision.
• Mentor other iOS engineers and ensure code quality.

Skills

Swift proficiency

UIKit experience

iOS architectures knowledge

Concurrency management

API integration

iOS fundamentals understanding

Independent project ownership

AI-enabled development practices

Job description

We’re looking for a Lead iOS Software Engineer to help shape the Bumble BFF 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
• 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 respect, excellence, curiosity, courage and joy
• Support a hybrid work environment that requires onsite presence Monday–Wednesday

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
• Ability to work independently and own projects from start to finish
• Knowledge of AI‑enabled development practices is a plus

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

Location: This role is based in Austin or NYC and requires proximity to the respective office for onsite collaboration.

Benefits & Perks

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bumble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of all ages, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other protected status to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all candidates throughout the hiring process. Please let us know how we can help you feel more confident during your application.