Lead Ios Engineer

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Senior iOS Software Engineer

We're looking for a Senior iOS Software Engineer to help shape the Bumble Dating 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.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain Bumble application features that are scalable, secure, and reliable, using GCP services.
• Drive technically complex individual product features from inception to delivery, owning the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers to ship new features and improvements.
• Evaluate and apply AI-based development tools and workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Lead architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability.
• Support junior engineers through pairing, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Guide the development of engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.

About You

• 8+ years of professional experience in application development on iOS
• Proven ability to run projects autonomously and deliver production-ready systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Python, Node.js).
• 4+ years working with cloud environments (preferably GCP), including deployment and monitoring.
• Exposure to secure API design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Location

• This role is based in Austin, 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.
• Please note: We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship at this time.

$245,000 - $260,000 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.