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.
What you'll do
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.
Minimum requirements
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.
Why join us
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.
Location
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.
Please note: We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship at this time
