Bumble Inc.

Bumble Inc.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

US TX Austin · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$250kDetected 103 days ago
PythonDistributed SystemsMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchSparkAirflowData EngineeringLLMsA/B TestingRecruiting

About the role

  • AI is deeply embedded in how we evolve at Bumble.
  • In this role, you'll independently apply modern machine learning and emerging AI techniques, contributing to scalable systems while ensuring thoughtful, responsible use of AI in everything we ship.
  • We're excited by people who are curious and experimental, and who think thoughtfully about how AI can amplify their impact and outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Own problems end-to-end, from data exploration and feature engineering through to model training, evaluation, and production deployment
  • Develop and maintain scalable ML pipelines using tools such as Spark and Airflow to support reliable, high-quality model delivery
  • Apply modern ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch or TensorFlow) to design, train, and optimise models in production environments
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Engineering, working with purpose to translate product questions into ML solutions
  • Experience working with data pipelines and distributed systems (e.g. Spark, Airflow) to support ML workflows
  • AI is used only to support our team's efficiency and improve the candidate experience - not to evaluate or decide on your candidacy.

Requirements

  • Typically requires 5-8 years of experience, though we welcome candidates with alternative backgrounds that demonstrate equivalent skills.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one major ML framework (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Familiarity with experimentation methodologies such as A/B testing and model evaluation techniques
  • Growing AI fluency, with the ability to independently apply ML techniques and emerging tools (including LLMs) to solve problems responsibly

Compensation

  • Final Compensation

Benefits

  • Insurance: Medical/dental/vision, 30-day eligibility.
  • Unlimited PTO + 1 company-wide week off + Focus Fridays every week
  • Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Monthly wellness benefit and access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line
  • Maternity and Fertility benefit + 26 week paid parental leave

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skill set, and other job-related considerations.
  • AI is important to us.
  • Final Compensation
  • Benefits & Perks

Visa & Work Authorization

  • If you'd prefer to opt out, simply let your recruiter or interviewer know at the start of a call, or anytime during the interview or conversation.

This listing is sourced directly from Bumble Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.