About the role

We are looking for a Lead iOS Engineer to support a platform-focused team at Bumble, contributing hands-on to iOS implementation while raising the technical bar across architecture, quality practices, and AI-assisted delivery. You will design and maintain MVVM-based iOS architecture, integrate third-party SDKs and cloud-connected platform functionality, and select and implement appropriate testing strategies for the team. The role requires strong ownership in a high-ambiguity environment, turning unclear requirements into clear technical plans with minimal supervision.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality iOS platform capabilities that support consumer-facing experiences;
• Design and evolve the iOS architecture using MVVM, modular architecture, and modern engineering best practices;
• Integrate third-party SDKs and platform services into the iOS application;
• Work across networking layers, API integrations, and backend-connected mobile features;
• Support Cloud Code-related implementation and integration needs where applicable;
• Own iOS work end-to-end while providing technical guidance through code reviews, pairing, and architecture discussions;
• Define and implement testing strategies and quality practices that improve release confidence while balancing maintainability and delivery speed;
• Apply AI-assisted engineering practices to improve delivery, code quality, debugging, refactoring, documentation, and tooling while maintaining engineering standards;
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, surface risks early, and keep progress visible across time zones.

Must haves

• 5+ years of experience as an iOS engineer with strong hands-on Swift/iOS implementation experience;
• Strong hands-on experience with modern Swift Concurrency (async/await, Actors, structured concurrency) in production applications;
• Strong experience building and shipping production iOS applications at scale;
• Strong knowledge of MVVM and modern architectures such as TCA, Clean Architecture, or similar;
• Proven experience leading technical discussions, driving architecture decisions, and influencing engineering best practices across a team;
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs in production mobile applications;
• Strong understanding of networking, API integration, error handling, and mobile-backend interaction patterns;
• Experience with Cloud Code or comparable cloud-connected mobile/platform functionality;
• Strong experience defining testing strategy, selecting testing frameworks and quality practices, and determining appropriate unit, integration, UI, snapshot, contract, or other test coverage;
• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to improve implementation, debugging, refactoring, testing, documentation, and development workflows;
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently, communicate progress clearly, and proactively surface risks and blockers across time zones;
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Experience with modular iOS architecture in large-scale consumer applications;
• Experience defining or improving team-level testing strategy, not just contributing individual tests;
• Experience working on platform teams or shared mobile foundations used by multiple product teams;
• Experience with cloud-connected mobile features, backend-for-frontend patterns, or services that require close mobile/backend coordination;
• Prior experience in high-ambiguity environments where requirements need discovery, validation, and technical shaping before implementation;
• Practical experience using AI tools to improve engineering workflows while preserving code quality, security, and authenticity.

Perks

• Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
• Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
• Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
• Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
• Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
• Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location

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