# Backend Engineer - Company: [Pumpcareers]() - Location: San Francisco, CA - Team: Engineering - Salary: $120K – $200K - Posted: June 9, 2025 ## Job description ### **About Pump.co** Gartner predicts that cloud spend will be over $2T/yr by 2030, making it the fastest-growing expense for tech companies. Managing it well demands constant engineering effort—time that could be spent building your product. At **Pump**, we're building the fastest way to save ~60% on cloud costs. Our AI-powered platform not only automates savings but also leverages the power of group buying for even deeper discounts. Backed by **Y Combinator**, we’re on a mission to transform cloud cost optimization through AI. Our founding team includes experienced entrepreneurs with prior exits, and our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and flat in structure. If you’re excited about shipping real impact and joining a team at an early, career-defining stage—we’d love to meet you. ### **About the Role** **Skills:** Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (nice to have), LLM/AI (bonus) As a **Backend Engineer**, you’ll contribute directly to the core of our product and infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow within a strong engineering team while delivering meaningful work that touches real customers. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and founders—working across the stack to build, improve, and scale our platform. **We are 5 days a week in office. No remote work will be considered.** ### **What You’ll Do** * 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 ### **What We’re Looking For** * 3–15 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) * 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 * Clear communication and collaborative instincts ### **Bonus Points For** * Experience with **cloud billing/cost tooling** * Interest in or exposure to **LLMs or AI integrations** * Familiarity with **NoSQL databases** like DynamoDB ### **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 If you’re ready to grow fast, learn constantly, and make a measurable impact—join us. Compensation $120,000—$200,000 USD ## Apply [Apply on Pumpcareers]() Canonical job page: