Backend Engineer

**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** * Competitive compensation + equity * Comprehensive medical and dental coverage * 401(k) plan * Generous paid time off, including 13 days of accrued PTO, 9 sick days, all 11 federal holidays, and a company-wide winter break from December 24 through January 1 * Free lunch at the office * Free access to the building gym * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields