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Pump.co

Backend Engineer

Pump.co · San Francisco, CA

Posted 1 day ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
1 day
Pump.co's roles stay open a median of 2 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
4% of Pump.co's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Pump.co
high
9 stale, 1 reposted of 24 open
Hiring momentum
32 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Pump.co's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Pump.co.

About this role

As a Backend Engineer at Pump.co, you will design, build, and maintain backend services for the company's AI-powered cloud cost optimization platform. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and founders to define new product features and ensure system reliability and performance. This role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement within a fast-paced startup environment.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Pump.co as an employer.

What you need

  • 3–15 years of professional backend engineering experience
  • Ability to work 5 days a week in office
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Familiarity with FastAPI or similar frameworks
  • Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL)
  • Comfort working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with cloud billing/cost tooling
  • Interest in or exposure to LLMs or AI integrations
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No remote work will be considered
  • Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability
  • Stack includes some nice-to-have technologies that may not be core to the role

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Listed by Pump.co on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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