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Pump.coPump.coSan Francisco, CA

Backend Engineer

Builds and maintains backend services for AI-powered cloud cost optimization platform using Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Requires 3+ years experience, onsite in San Francisco, with Docker/Kubernetes nice-to-have.

120k – 200k/yr
On-site3+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

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
  • 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

Minimum Requirements and Pay

  • US Citizen/Visa Only - no sponsorships available
  • Minimum 3 years of experience
  • Base salary USD 120,000-200,000 per year
  • Eligible for our highly valuable equity

Skills

PythonFastAPIPostgresAWSDockerKubernetesLLMsAIDynamoDBSQL

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