Lead iOS Engineer - BFF

Bumble Inc.
New York, NY, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$225,000.0 - $255,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence IOS Applications Apple IOS App Store (IOS) Software Quality Code Review Memory Management Human-Computer Interaction Model View ViewModel Systems Integration Uikit
+3 more
Swiftui Concurrency Codebase

Job description

  • Design, build, and maintain high-quality iOS features that power Bumble’s consumer-facing experiences
  • Partner closely with Product Managers and Designers to shape product vision, define requirements, and translate ideas into thoughtful iOS implementations
  • Own iOS features end-to-end, from technical design and implementation through testing, release, and iteration
  • Contribute to and evolve the iOS architecture and engineering standards, balancing long-term maintainability with rapid product delivery
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools and workflows to improve productivity, code quality, and developer experience
  • Help mature the team’s approach to AI usage by sharing best practices, tooling, and learnings with other engineers
  • Support and mentor other iOS engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance, 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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in iOS user interface implementation?, We’re looking for a Lead iOS Software Engineer to help shape the Bumble BFF 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., * 6+ years of professional experience building and shipping production iOS applications

  • Strong proficiency in Swift with deep experience in UIKit; working knowledge of SwiftUI in production environments
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable iOS architectures (e.g. MVVM, TCA, VIPER, or similar) in large codebases
  • Solid understanding of iOS concurrency and performance (async/await, GCD, memory management)
  • Experience integrating and consuming networked APIs from iOS clients, including error handling and performance considerations
  • Strong knowledge of iOS platform fundamentals (app lifecycle, view rendering, Auto Layout, accessibility, localization)
  • Experience owning iOS features end-to-end, including technical design, implementation, testing, and App Store delivery

Benefits & conditions

4.14.1 out of 5 stars New York, NY Hybrid work $225,000 - $255,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 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., AI is important to us. We’re excited by people who are curious and experimental, and who think thoughtfully about how AI can amplify their impact and outcomes. We encourage you to use AI responsibly as you prepare your application. Please don’t use it to fabricate experiences or answer questions live in interviews. We care deeply about authenticity and want to understand your real skills, judgment and voice, because building a meaningful, genuine connection with you matters to us. Final Compensation Will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, skill set, and other job-related considerations.

Benefits & Perks 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 Premium App Access Inclusion at Bumble Inc. Bumble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of all ages, colour, 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).

About the company

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble Date, BFF, and Badoo. 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) and friendship (BFF). BFF is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections and community based on shared interests. Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products.

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