Introduction to role & team
Bumble’s platform is powered by technology that connects millions of people across the world - and as we scale, the complexity and impact of our systems grow with it. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will operate as a technical leader shaping the future of our full-stack architecture, from user-facing applications to deeply distributed backend systems.
This role is central to how we deliver on our mission to foster healthy, equitable relationships. You’ll influence long-term technical strategy, champion innovation, and embed AI-powered approaches into how we build and scale. Grounded in our values of Excellence and Courage, you’ll lead through influence- empowering teams, raising engineering standards, and driving meaningful outcomes across the organization.
What You’ll Do
Define and drive long-term technical strategy across full stack systems, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance
Architect and guide the development of complex applications and distributed backend services at scale
Lead the adoption of modern frontend and backend technologies (e.g., Go, Kotlin, microservices architectures) to enable rapid, high-quality delivery
Partner with senior leaders across Product, Data, and Design to shape roadmap decisions and align technology with business impact
Act as a technical authority, mentoring engineers and influencing engineering practices across teams
Embed AI into engineering strategy and workflows, identifying opportunities to accelerate development and unlock new product capabilities
Drive cross-functional collaboration, taking ownership of critical initiatives and adapting approaches with an agile mindset
Champion Bumble values such as Respect and Curiosity, fostering inclusive innovation and continuous learning across the engineering community
About You
Typically requires 12+ years of experience, though we welcome candidates with alternative backgrounds that demonstrate equivalent skills
Deep expertise in full stack engineering, with a track record of building and scaling complex applications and backend systems
Strong experience in system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)
Expertise in modern frontend and backend technologies (e.g., React, Node.js, Java, or similar) with the ability to guide architectural decisions
Proven ability to influence across teams and lead through technical excellence rather than formal authority
Advanced AI fluency, with experience embedding AI into development practices, systems, or product capabilities
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of ambiguous, high-impact challenges and drive them through to successful outcomes
Embodies Bumble values such as Excellence and Courage, acting as a role model for engineering quality, inclusion, and innovation
Insurance: Medical/dental/vision, 30-day eligibility. Bumble has multiple competitive offerings that will be available to you on the first of the month following date of hire.
Unlimited PTO + 1 company-wide week off + Focus Fridays every week
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
401k with 4% company match if you contribute 6%, 90-day eligibility
Monthly wellness benefit and access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line
Maternity and Fertility benefit + 26 week paid parental leave
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Bumble Austin, Texas, USA Office
1105 W 41st Street, Austin, TX, United States
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