Lead iOS Engineer - BFF

Lead iOS Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Lead iOS Software Engineer to help shape the Bumble BFF experience. This role is ideal for engineers who are experienced in building and delivering end-to-end features on the iOS platform, 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.

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality iOS features that power Bumble’s consumer‑facing experiences
• Partner closely with Product Managers and Designers to shape product vision, define requirements, and translate ideas into thoughtful iOS implementations
• Own iOS features end‑to‑end, from technical design and implementation through testing, release, and iteration
• Contribute to and evolve the iOS architecture and engineering standards, balancing long‑term maintainability with rapid product delivery
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools and workflows to improve productivity, code quality, and developer experience
• Help mature the team’s approach to AI usage by sharing best practices, tooling, and learnings with other engineers
• Support and mentor other iOS engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance

• 6+ years of professional experience building and shipping production iOS applications
• Strong proficiency in Swift with deep experience in UIKit; working knowledge of SwiftUI in production environments
• Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable iOS architectures (e.g. MVVM, TCA, VIPER, or similar) in large codebases
• Solid understanding of iOS concurrency and performance (async/await, GCD, memory management)
• Experience integrating and consuming networked APIs from iOS clients, including error handling and performance considerations
• Strong knowledge of iOS platform fundamentals (app lifecycle, view rendering, Auto Layout, accessibility, localization)
• Experience owning iOS features end‑to‑end, including technical design, implementation, testing, and App Store delivery

• 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 respect, excellence, curiosity, courage and joy.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and world‑class benefits.

• This role is based in Austin or NYC, 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.
• We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship at this time.

$225,000 - $255,000 a year

For base compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location. This position is also typically eligible to participate in our short‑ and long‑term incentive programs. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match and an Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy.

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble Date, BFF, and Badoo. 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) and friendship (BFF). BFF is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections and community based on shared interests.

Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products.

AI is important to us. We’re excited by people who are curious and experimental, and who think thoughtfully about how AI can amplify their impact and outcomes.

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