Senior Software Engineer (Recommedations)

Bumble Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•$190,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Weâre 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. Youâll collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact work in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

4â5 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.

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.

Benefits

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 inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and world-class benefits.
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) match
Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
Maven Fertility: $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.
Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need.
Company-wide Week Off: Annual collective rest for the entire company.
Focus Fridays: No meetings, emails, or deadlinesâjust deep work.