Staff Backend Engineer - Trust & Safety

A global dating and social networking platform creating healthy and equitable relationships through kind connections.
$150,000 - $220,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Backend Engineer - Trust & Safety

Bumble Inc., a pioneering force in the dating and social networking space, is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for their Trust and Safety team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of online safety and user protection across Bumble's family of apps including Bumble, Badoo, and more.

As the most senior individual contributor in the Trust and Safety group, you'll be at the forefront of developing sophisticated systems that ensure user security and platform integrity. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning applications, to combat toxic behavior and maintain content authenticity across platforms serving millions of users globally.

The position offers the chance to work on meaningful problems that directly impact user safety and experience. You'll be handling vast amounts of data and signals to build infrastructure supporting all of Bumble Inc.'s brands. The role requires expertise in PHP backend development, distributed systems, and cloud services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers.

What makes this role particularly compelling is its blend of technical leadership and social impact. You'll not only be solving complex technical challenges but also contributing to creating a safer online environment where millions of people can form meaningful connections. The position offers the opportunity to mentor other engineers, shape technical strategy, and influence best practices across the organization.

Bumble Inc. strongly values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities. The company offers a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in how people connect safely online while working with modern technologies and talented professionals.

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Responsibilities For Staff Backend Engineer - Trust & Safety

  • Act as the most senior individual contributor within the Trust and Safety group
  • Work on Trust and Safety's most challenging technical problems
  • Design and optimize backend services in PHP
  • Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Contribute to engineering culture through reviewing and improving practices
  • Inspire, motivate, and mentor other engineers
  • Partner with engineering managers to build inclusive culture
  • Support hiring activities
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in Trust and Safety
  • Implement robust security measures and ensure compliance standards

Requirements For Staff Backend Engineer - Trust & Safety

PHP
Kubernetes
  • Proven experience as a backend engineer at architectural or technical leadership level
  • Strong proficiency in PHP or similar backend programming languages
  • Proficiency in designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
  • Strong understanding of databases and distributed systems
  • Experience with containerization and cloud services
  • Ability to rapidly understand architecture of key systems
  • Experience in co-owning technical strategy and roadmap
  • Skills in architectural design for complex systems
  • Experience in building relationships across business
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits For Staff Backend Engineer - Trust & Safety

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Mentorship opportunities

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