Software Engineer – Trust & Safety

Bumble Inc.

Software Engineer developing scalable Trust & Safety systems at Bumble. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user safety and implement AI-powered solutions.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, test, and maintain scalable, reliable software that supports Bumble’s Trust & Safety systems
Contribute to the development lifecycle from design through deployment and monitoring, delivering high-quality code
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement systems that help detect and prevent harmful behavior
Solve technical problems independently, using sound judgment and creativity to deliver effective solutions
Take ownership of your work, seeing tasks through from idea to impact while adapting with an agile mindset
Leverage AI tools to accelerate development, run operations, improve code quality, and enhance problem-solving efficiency, while applying strong human judgment and accountability
Apply responsible and thoughtful use of AI, validating outputs and ensuring solutions are accurate, fair, and aligned with user safety needs
Contribute to a team culture grounded in curiosity, respect, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires 3+ years of experience, though we welcome candidates with alternative backgrounds that demonstrate equivalent skills
Experience writing production-level software in at least one modern programming language
Ability to work independently on moderately complex problems and deliver reliable solutions
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
Demonstrates an agile mindset, adapting to new information and following work through to completion
Comfortable using AI-powered tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Copilot) to support coding, learning, and productivity
Experience with ML-assisted development workflows and experimentation
Applies AI thoughtfully and responsibly, reviewing outputs for accuracy, bias, and relevance before use
Curious and motivated to continuously learn new technologies and improve your craft

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match
Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
Maven Fertility: $10,000 lifetime benefit for fertility, adoption, abortion care, and more.
26 Weeks Parental Leave: For both primary and secondary caregivers.
Family & Compassionate Leave: Inclusive of domestic violence recovery.
Company-wide Week Off: Annual collective rest for the entire company.
Focus Fridays: No meetings, emails, or deadlines—just deep work.

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Hard Skills & Tools

production-level softwaremodern programming languageML-assisted development workflowssoftware development lifecycleagile methodologycode quality improvementproblem-solvingAI applicationscalable softwarereliable software

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationindependent problem-solvingcuriosityadaptabilityownershipcreativityrespectcontinuous improvementjudgment