engineering
Added Apr 27Backend Engineer
at Doctor Droid
San Francisco, California, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Additional details
- 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 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.
- This role is ideal for someone looking to grow within a strong engineering team while delivering meaningful work that touches real customers.