2026 Summer - Software Engineering Intern

2026 Summer - Software Engineering Intern

Right now, Bumble Engineering is undergoing one of the most transformative moments in our history. We're rebuilding our platform into Bumble 2.0, moving to a modern technology stack on AWS that will give us the speed, flexibility, and scale to support the next generation of growth. Alongside that, we're embracing AI as a creative tool - using it to drive engineering efficiency, optimize workflows, and unlock new possibilities for building safe, personalized, and meaningful experiences.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll get hands-on exposure to this transformation. You'll work with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners, contribute to both backend systems and user-facing features, and see how large-scale applications are designed, built, and evolved in real-time. This isn't just about learning the basics - it's about being part of a team that's reimagining what the future of social connection looks like.

Inclusion at Bumble Inc.

Bumble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of all ages, color, 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).

What You'll Do - As an intern, you will:

• Contribute to the design and development of features across the stack (frontend, backend, APIs, or data).
• Write clean, testable code and assist with debugging and troubleshooting issues.
• Learn about cloud technologies, modern frameworks, and scalable architectures.
• Participate in code reviews, team stand-ups, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to support new feature development.
• Gain exposure to industry best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.

About You - Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field and must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Kotlin).
• Interest in learning about web technologies, APIs, cloud environments, and distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, F-1/OPT, TN, O-1, or similar work visas).

About You - Nice-to-Have, but not required:

• Previous internship or project experience building web, mobile, or backend applications.
• Exposure to databases, CI/CD tools, or containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Curiosity about large-scale, user-facing applications and how different parts of the stack work together.
• Understanding of prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines.
• Programming skills in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or Transformers.
• Familiarity with LLM frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Cohere, Anthropic)

Why Join Us?

Work on projects that impact millions of Bumble users.

Learn from talented engineers through mentorship and pair programming.

Build real-world engineering skills in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

Join a team that values innovation, kindness, and collaboration.

Internship Perks

Mentorship and structured learning opportunities.

Hybrid flexibility for collaboration and focus.

Access to wellness and employee resource groups.

A chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the Bumble experience.

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.