Full-Time
Engineering Manager
Coaching Backend
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Bumble
1,001-5,000 employees
Online dating and social networking platform
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
London, UK
This is a hybrid position, which implies that the candidate will be required to work in the office for part of the week.
- 4–5 years of people management experience in an engineering environment (backend or full-stack mobile-first preferred)
- Proven track record of leading engineering transformations, such as migrating legacy systems to modern tech stacks or driving large-scale technical shifts
- Comfortable working in agile or hybrid delivery environments, with a collaborative and adaptable mindset
- Ready to champion and educate others on modern product engineering practices and ways of working
- Able to balance strategic and tactical demands, challenging the status quo and empowering your team to innovate
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills: You build trust with stakeholders, champion a positive team environment, and ensure clarity in goals and execution
- Design, deliver and own the services, APIs and overall backed architecture underpinning a greenfield project in our portfolio of apps
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure our architectural choices and tech stack (PHP currently, Kotlin in the future) align with the broader tech and product strategy
- Help the entire Bumble technology team transition to modern practices and frameworks, leveraging experience in migrations, evolutions, and large-scale transformations
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, ensuring the team meets quality standards and delivery commitments while maintaining an inclusive, high-performance culture
- Create tangible objectives that link team deliverables with overall business and engineering visions. Monitor progress and provide visibility to all stakeholders
- Actively spot dependencies, inefficiencies, or roadblocks, pushing for both short- and long-term resolutions
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on priorities, share knowledge, and encourage best practices
- Oversee career development for direct reports, setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and ensuring team members have a clear path for progression
- Be an ambassador of Bumble Inc. culture and values, who sets the standards by example
Bumble operates in the online dating and social networking market, providing a platform for users to connect for dating, friendship, and professional networking. Its main app is divided into three sections: Bumble Date for romantic connections, Bumble BFF for finding friends, and Bumble Bizz for professional networking. A key feature of Bumble is that it empowers women to initiate conversations, promoting respectful interactions from the start. The app follows a freemium model, allowing users to access basic features for free while offering premium options for purchase, such as advanced filters and profile visibility. Bumble prioritizes user safety with features like photo verification to combat fake identities, fostering trust and meaningful connections among users. The company's goal is to create a balanced and respectful environment for all users while continuing to grow in the rapidly expanding online dating and social networking sector.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bumble's freemium model generates revenue through subscriptions and in-app purchases.
- The trend of integrating social causes strengthens Bumble's brand loyalty.
- Increased focus on AI-driven matchmaking can enhance user experience.
What critics are saying
- Class action lawsuits could lead to financial liabilities and reputational damage.
- Increased competition from niche dating apps may draw users away from Bumble.
- Privacy concerns in the tech industry could impact user trust in Bumble.
What makes Bumble unique
- Bumble empowers women by allowing them to make the first move.
- The app offers three sections: Bumble Date, Bumble BFF, and Bumble Bizz.
- Bumble emphasizes user safety with features like photo verification.
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