Pump.co · 1 day ago
Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expPump.co is an innovative company focused on transforming cloud cost optimization through AI, backed by Y Combinator. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain backend services for their platform while collaborating closely with a strong engineering team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BDeveloper ToolsFinTechSaaS
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services that power the Pump platform
Work with the team to define and scope new product features
Contribute to a strong engineering culture by participating in code reviews and continuous improvement
Help extend our internal tools, dev workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability
Collaborate across functions to solve real customer problems with intuitive engineering solutions
Qualification
Required
3–6 years of professional backend engineering experience
Ability to work 5 days a week in office
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with FastAPI or similar frameworks
Experience with SQL databases—we use PostgreSQL
Comfort working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
Clear communication and collaborative instincts
Preferred
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)
Excitement about early-stage startups and the ability to thrive in fast-moving environments
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you
401(k) plan
Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24—January 1st
Free lunch & dinner at the office
Annual company-paid retreats
Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and related fields
Company
Pump.co
Pump brings you the best group buying discounts and utilizes AI to arbitrage cloud expenses 24/7. Get ~60% savings, zero engineering effort needed.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.5MKey Investors
focalY Combinator
2024-04-05Seed· $4M
2022-09-07Pre Seed· $0.5M
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