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Staff Security Engineer

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva, providing platforms for dating, friendship, and professional networking.
$240,000 - $257,500
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Consumer

Job Description

Bumble Inc., the parent company behind popular platforms like Bumble, Badoo, and Bumble For Friends, is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. This is a hybrid role offering a competitive salary range of $240,000-$257,500 annually.

The position represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity and modern technology, focusing on implementing advanced security solutions for one of the world's leading social connection platforms. The role requires deep technical expertise in security engineering, with a strong emphasis on AI/ML-based detection systems and automation.

As a Staff Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing sophisticated security tools that integrate seamlessly with Bumble's infrastructure. Key responsibilities include engineering scalable AI/ML-based detection systems, building secure-by-design systems for identity and access management, and leading the development of internal security platforms that enable other engineering teams to build secure applications efficiently.

The ideal candidate brings an engineering-first mindset with proven experience in building complex systems, deep expertise in languages like Python or Go, and practical experience with cloud-native technologies. You should be comfortable working with DevSecOps practices and have a strong foundation in systems internals and network security.

What makes this role particularly attractive is Bumble's comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, 26 weeks of parental leave, and a unique Focus Fridays policy for undisturbed work. The company maintains a dynamic working environment that balances remote and office work, fostering collaboration while respecting individual work preferences.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the security infrastructure of a platform that millions of users rely on daily for meaningful connections. If you're passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy solving complex challenges through automation and AI, and want to work with a company that values inclusion and work-life balance, this role at Bumble Inc. could be your next career move.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Security Engineer

  • Design and implement advanced security tools that integrate with Bumble's infrastructure
  • Engineer scalable AI/ML-based detection and response systems
  • Build and maintain secure-by-design systems for identity and access control
  • Lead development of internal security platforms and libraries
  • Collaborate across AppSec, SRE, and Platform Engineering
  • Drive adoption of real-time threat intelligence
  • Prototype and evaluate novel security techniques
  • Guide architecture decisions and provide technical mentorship

Requirements For Staff Security Engineer

Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Engineering-first mindset with experience building complex systems
  • Expertise in security automation and orchestration platforms
  • Deep fluency in Python, Go, or similar languages
  • Experience with machine learning or data science techniques
  • Strong grasp of systems internals and network security fundamentals
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead engineering efforts
  • Experience with cloud-native technologies (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)

Benefits For Staff Security Engineer

Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 26 weeks parental leave
  • Company-wide week off annually
  • Focus Fridays (no meetings)
  • Maven Fertility benefit ($10,000 lifetime)
  • Family & compassionate paid leave
  • Flexible hybrid work environment

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