Senior Software Engineer (Recommendations) Job at Bumble Inc. (Austin)

Senior Software Engineer (Recommendations)

Bumble Inc.

Location:
United States , Austin

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

190000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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

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

What we offer:

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
$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
Company-wide Week Off
Focus Fridays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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