Lead Software Engineer; BFF

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

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 will make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the process.

• Develop horizontally scalable backend systems using Type Script and Go, designed to handle millions of concurrent users
• Design and implement Graph
  
  QL APIs to support our client applications
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests
• Guide features through the full development lifecycle, from conception through production deployment and maintenance
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and client engineers to refine and develop product requirements, ensuring seamless integration and optimal user experiences

• 7+ years of relevant experience in backend development
• Experience acting in a lead role where you contribute to architecture, design, and mentorship
• Strong proficiency in Type Script or Go
• Experience building and maintaining Graph
  
  QL APIs
• Experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL (e.g., Redis, Dynamo
  
  DB) databases
• Expertise in implementing thorough testing strategies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
• Experience working through the entire product development lifecycle from inception to delivery
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication abilities and experience working in cross‑functional teams

• New York, NY – candidate must be within commutable distance and able to attend on‑site regularly
• Austin, TX – candidate must be within commutable distance and able to attend on‑site regularly

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, unlimited paid time off, and equity opportunities.