Bumble Inc.
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.
Overview 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.
Base pay range $215,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr
Inclusion at Bumble Inc. Bumble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of all ages, colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent people to apply. We\'re happy to make any reasonable adjustments that will help you feel more confident throughout the process, please don\'t hesitate to let us know how we can help.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example: she/her, he/him, they/them, etc).
Responsibilities
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
Minimum requirements
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
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
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Unlimited Paid Time Off
Maven Fertility: $10,000 lifetime benefit for fertility, adoption, abortion care, and more
26 Weeks Parental Leave (primary and secondary caregivers)
Family & Compassionate Leave (domestic violence recovery)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Company-wide Week Off: Annual collective rest
Focus Fridays: No meetings, emails, or deadlines—just deep work
About Us Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships, through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble For Friends) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. Bumble For Friends is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections. Geneva is a group and community app for people to connect based on shared interests.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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Overview 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.
Base pay range $215,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr
Inclusion at Bumble Inc. Bumble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of all ages, colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent people to apply. We\'re happy to make any reasonable adjustments that will help you feel more confident throughout the process, please don\'t hesitate to let us know how we can help.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example: she/her, he/him, they/them, etc).
Responsibilities
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
Minimum requirements
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
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
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Unlimited Paid Time Off
Maven Fertility: $10,000 lifetime benefit for fertility, adoption, abortion care, and more
26 Weeks Parental Leave (primary and secondary caregivers)
Family & Compassionate Leave (domestic violence recovery)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Company-wide Week Off: Annual collective rest
Focus Fridays: No meetings, emails, or deadlines—just deep work
About Us Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships, through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble For Friends) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. Bumble For Friends is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections. Geneva is a group and community app for people to connect based on shared interests.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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