Lead Software Engineer

Job description

We’re looking for a 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. What you'll do: 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. - Design, implement, and maintain backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable, using AWS-native services. Minimum Requirements: 4+ year...