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Brief #82180Updated 21 OCT 2026SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES / REMOTE (US)Yc
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Backend Engineer

Pump.co is hiring a Backend Engineer in San Francisco, California, United States / Remote (US). Full brief — comp band, interview process, and hiring team — available to Employbl members.

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Backend Engineer

Pump.co· San Francisco, California, United States / Remote (US)View company profile

Job title
Backend Engineer
Job location
San Francisco, California, United States / Remote (US)
Job listing URL
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/pump-co/jobs/wLajozm-backend-engineer
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** - Competitive compensation + equity - Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you - 401(k) plan - Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24–January 1 - Free lunch & dinner at the office - Annual company-paid retreats - Developmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields
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