Senior Software Engineer (Recommendations)

Bumbleinc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Premium App Access

Equity package

Job summary

Bumble Inc. is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to shape core systems powering the Bumble Dating experience. You’ll own end‑to‑end features, mentor teammates, and contribute to technical architecture in a fast‑moving environment.

Based in Austin with a hybrid office model, you will design scalable backend services, drive projects from inception to delivery, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to ship impactful features.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of backend software engineering experience.
• Ability to run projects autonomously and deliver production-ready systems.
• Proficient in Java, Python, Node.js, or Kotlin.
• 2+ years cloud experience (prefer GCP) with deployment and monitoring.
• Experience with secure API design, distributed systems, and microservices.
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform; CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable.
• Drive projects from inception to delivery, owning the full SDLC.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to ship features.
• Apply AI-based tools to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Participate in architecture discussions and propose scalable solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing, reviews, and guidance.
• Contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Own significant projects impacting millions of Bumble users.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Kotlin

GCP

Distributed systems

Microservices

Security

APIs

CI/CD

Observability

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Job Overview

We’re looking for a Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable, preferably using GCP-native services.
• Drive individual projects from inception to delivery, owning the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Managers 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.
• Own meaningful projects that directly impact millions of Bumble users.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• 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).
• 2+ years working with cloud environments (preferably GCP), 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.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset.
• 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.

Location and Work Requirements

This role is based in Austin, and we ask that you’re within a commutable distance to this office, so that you’re able to come onsite regularly to collaborate across engineering teams. We have a hybrid environment that requires you to be in the office Monday‑Wednesday.

Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits & Perks

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

EEO Statement

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 don't hesitate to let us know how we can help.