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Staff Software Engineer - Trust and Safety

Bumble Inc.US TX AustinEngineering
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Salary
$255K – $285K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Staff Software Engineer for Trust and Safety at Bumble shapes the technical vision for platforms that protect a global community from harmful online behavior. Based in Austin, Texas, or available remotely, this role suits an experienced engineer who wants to combine deep technical expertise with a strong dedication to digital safety and scalable distributed architecture.

Role Overview

In this position, you will set the technical direction for Bumble's Trust and Safety platform across multiple brands like Bumble, Bumble For Friends, and Badoo. You will design resilient, large-scale distributed systems that handle real-time signal ingestion, machine learning detection, moderation workflows, and appeals. By partnering closely with Product, Data Science, Machine Learning, Legal, and Policy teams, you will turn complex regulatory frameworks and evolving threats into durable safety solutions. You will also build the paved road for fellow engineers by creating shared developer tools, cloud-native services, and AI-assisted workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Guide technical direction for the Trust and Safety platform, balancing safety, accuracy, latency, and system reliability.
Design and scale distributed systems for real-time signal ingestion, rule engines, ML model serving, and moderation toolsets.
Lead cross-organizational technical migrations, including transitioning safety systems to cloud-native services on Google Cloud Platform.
Partner with cross-functional teams to address regulatory requirements such as the EU Digital Services Act and the UK Online Safety Act.
Establish engineering standards covering architecture, API design, security practices, observability, and incident response.
Create foundational developer infrastructure, such as service templates and CI/CD pipelines, to accelerate delivery speed.
Champion responsible AI-assisted engineering by integrating modern tools and automated code reviews into everyday workflows.
Mentor senior engineers and multiply organizational impact through technical leadership, guilds, and shared forums.
Contribute hands-on code, prototypes, and critical architectural designs for the most vital parts of the platform.

Requirements

Requires 8 or more years of experience building large-scale backend or distributed systems, delivering complex initiatives across multiple teams.
Deep expertise in designing and operating high-scale distributed systems using modern languages such as Go, Kotlin, or Java.
Proven record of leading organization-wide technical migrations or platform adoptions.
Strong understanding of event-driven architectures, large-scale decision systems, and human-in-the-loop review loops.
Experience building cloud-native infrastructure on GCP, AWS, or similar environments utilizing Kubernetes and containerization.
Demonstrated ability to define technical strategy and influence engineering direction through collaboration.
Experience working alongside Product, Data Science, Policy, and Machine Learning functions.
Track record of mentoring senior engineers and raising organizational engineering standards.
Strong fluency in modern AI-assisted engineering tools and responsible AI implementation.

Nice to Have

Experience working within Trust and Safety, anti-abuse, fraud, integrity, or risk domains at scale.
Familiarity applying AI and machine learning techniques to real-world content classification or anomaly detection.
Experience with API design and governance at scale.
Background building internal developer platforms, portals like Backstage, or golden-path service templates.
Experience with security-sensitive, regulated systems, identity verification, or age assurance.
Experience working on user-generated content platforms or consumer-facing products at scale.

Skills and Tools

AWS
GCP
Kubernetes
Java
Go
Kotlin
Distributed Systems
Machine Learning Integration

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $255,000 and $285,000 USD.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility starting within 30 days.
Unlimited paid time off, one company-wide week off, and weekly Focus Fridays.
Fully paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with a 4 percent company match upon contributing 6 percent, subject to 90-day eligibility.
Monthly wellness benefit alongside access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line.
Maternity and fertility benefits paired with 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
Premium access to company apps.

About the Company

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble Date, Bumble BFF, and Badoo, serving as a pioneer in online connection and relationships built with kindness and equity at the center. Founded in 2014 with women at the center of the experience, the company empowers millions of users worldwide to build safe, healthy, and meaningful platonic and romantic connections.

How to Apply

Apply directly on the official Bumble careers page with your application materials.

Skills and tech stack

LLMKubernetesAWSGCPJavaMachine LearningDistributed Systems

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff Software Engineer position?

The salary range for this role is $255,000 to $285,000 USD per year, with final compensation determined by qualifications, relevant experience, and skill set.

Is this position remote or located in an office?

This position offers a remote option alongside a physical location option in Austin, Texas.

How many years of experience are required to apply?

The role typically requires 8 or more years of experience building large-scale backend or distributed systems.

What core technical skills and tools are needed?

Candidates should have experience with modern languages like Java, Go, or Kotlin, alongside cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, Kubernetes, and event-driven distributed systems.

What kind of benefits does Bumble offer for this role?

Bumble offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) with a company match, wellness benefits, 26 weeks of paid parental leave, and premium app access.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Bumble Inc. careers page.

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