Bumble Inc.-posted 4 months ago
$215,000 - $260,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Austin, TX
501-1,000 employees

We’re looking for a Lead 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.

  • Design, implement, and maintain backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable, using AWS-native services.
  • Drive individual projects from inception to delivery, owning the full software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, 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.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
  • Experience acting in a lead role wherein you contribute to architecture, design, and mentorship.
  • 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).
  • 4+ years working with cloud environments (preferably AWS), 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 (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus).
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
  • $10,000 lifetime benefit for fertility, adoption, abortion care, and more
  • 26 Weeks Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Family & Compassionate Leave inclusive of domestic violence recovery
  • Company-wide Week Off for annual collective rest
  • Focus Fridays with no meetings, emails, or deadlines
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