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Senior Software Engineer

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of dating and social networking apps Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva, focusing on building healthy and equitable relationships.
$185,000 - $222,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
4+ years of experience
Consumer

Job Description

Bumble Inc., the parent company behind popular dating and social networking apps Bumble, Badoo, and other platforms, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their engineering team in Austin, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to work on core systems that power the Bumble Dating experience, impacting millions of users worldwide.

The role requires 4-5 years of backend engineering experience and offers a competitive salary range of $185,000 - $222,500, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure systems using AWS-native services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.

The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in backend languages like Java, Python, Node.js, or Kotlin, with experience in cloud environments (preferably AWS) and modern development practices. You'll work with microservices architecture, containerization tools, and contribute to technical architecture decisions. The role offers significant growth opportunities through mentoring junior engineers and shaping engineering standards.

Bumble Inc. stands out for its inclusive culture and commitment to building equitable relationships through technology. The company offers exceptional benefits, including a $10,000 lifetime benefit for fertility and adoption, 26 weeks of parental leave, and innovative work practices like Focus Fridays. You'll be part of a high-performing engineering team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact on how people connect worldwide.

Working in a hybrid environment in Austin, you'll have the flexibility to balance in-office collaboration with remote work. The company's strong emphasis on work-life balance, demonstrated through benefits like unlimited PTO and company-wide week off, makes this an attractive opportunity for senior engineers looking to contribute to a mission-driven organization while advancing their careers.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • 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
  • Support junior engineers through pairing, mentoring, and code reviews
  • Contribute to engineering standards and best practices

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Java
Python
Node.js
Kotlin
Kubernetes
  • 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 AWS)
  • 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 and observability platforms
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • $10,000 lifetime benefit for fertility, adoption, abortion care
  • 26 Weeks Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Family & Compassionate Leave
  • Company-wide Week Off annually
  • Focus Fridays - No meetings
  • Equity

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