Backend Engineer

<h3><strong>About Pump.co</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>At <strong>Pump</strong>, 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 <strong>Y Combinator</strong>, we’re on a mission to transform cloud cost optimization through AI.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p><strong>Skills:</strong> Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (nice to have), LLM/AI (bonus)</p> <p>As a <strong>Backend Engineer</strong>, 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.</p> <p>You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and founders—working across the stack to build, improve, and scale our platform.</p> <p><strong>We are 5 days a week in office. No remote work will be considered.&nbsp;</strong></p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Design, build, and maintain backend services that power the Pump platform<br><br></li> <li>Work with the team to define and scope new product features<br><br></li> <li>Contribute to a strong engineering culture by participating in code reviews and continuous improvement<br><br></li> <li>Help extend our internal tools, dev workflows, and CI/CD pipelines<br><br></li> <li>Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability<br><br></li> <li>Collaborate across functions to solve real customer problems with intuitive engineering solutions<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h3> <ul> <li>3–15 years of professional backend engineering experience</li> <li>Ability to work&nbsp;<strong>5 days a week in office</strong></li> <li>Proficiency in <strong>Python</strong> and familiarity with <strong>FastAPI</strong> or similar frameworks</li> <li>Experience with <strong>SQL databases</strong>—we use <strong>PostgreSQL</strong><strong><br></strong></li> <li>Comfort working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)</li> <li>Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like <strong>Docker</strong> and <strong>Kubernetes</strong> (nice to have)</li> <li>Excitement about early-stage startups and the ability to thrive in fast-moving environments</li> <li>Clear communication and collaborative instincts</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Bonus Points For</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience with <strong>cloud billing/cost tooling</strong><strong><br><br></strong></li> <li>Interest in or exposure to <strong>LLMs or AI integrations</strong><strong><br><br></strong></li> <li>Familiarity with <strong>NoSQL databases</strong> like DynamoDB<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-start="3061" data-end="3094"> <p data-start="3063" data-end="3094">Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you</p> </li> <li data-start="3095" data-end="3110"> <p data-start="3097" data-end="3110">401(k) plan</p> </li> <li data-start="3111" data-end="3154"> <p data-start="3113" data-end="3154">Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24—January 1st</p> </li> <li data-start="3155" data-end="3199"> <p data-start="3157" data-end="3199">Free lunch &amp; dinner at the office</p> </li> <li data-start="3200" data-end="3232"> <p data-start="3202" data-end="3232">Annual company-paid retreats</p> </li> <li data-start="3233" data-end="3258"> <p data-start="3235" data-end="3258">Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and related fields</p> </li> </ul> <p>If you’re ready to grow fast, learn constantly, and make a measurable impact—join us.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Minimum Requirements and Pay</strong></p> <p>US Citizen/Visa Only - no sponsorships available</p> <p>Minimum 3 years of experience</p> <p>Base salary USD 120,000-200,000 per year</p> <p>Eligible for our highly valuable equity</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Compensation</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$120,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div>