Backend Engineer

### **About [Pump.co](http://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. ### **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** * 3–6 years of professional backend engineering experience * 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** * Competitive salary + early equity * Full healthcare coverage * Annual professional development stipend * 3–4x/year company-paid retreats * Work closely with a high-caliber team on a mission that matters * If you’re ready to grow fast, learn constantly, and make a measurable impact—join us. ### **Minimum Requirements and Pay** US Citizen/Visa Only - no sponsorships available Minimum 3 years of experience Base salary USD 120,000-160,000 per year Eligible for our highly valuable equity