Engineering Manager

Pump.co • San Francisco, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager will lead and grow the engineering team while the company scales its AI-powered cloud optimization platform. This hands-on technical leadership role combines people and process management with active involvement in architecture and coding. The manager will help shape technical strategy, build scalable systems, mentor engineering talent, and work closely with the founding team and cross-functional partners to align engineering with product and business goals. The role is onsite in San Francisco, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of total engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or technical leadership role.
• Experience as a CTO, Engineering Lead, or in a similar role at a company with $5 million–$30 million or more in ARR.
• Strong backend and infrastructure expertise, particularly with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML applications in cloud or infrastructure optimization.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Availability to work onsite in San Francisco, Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Previously managed or scaled engineering teams of 10–15 or more people.
• Experience building and scaling backend systems used by thousands of users.
• Product-minded and data-driven approach, with strong communication skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and moving quickly in a startup environment.
• Experience in a Series A or growth-stage startup.
• Previous founder or early employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the engineering team from 10 to 20 or more engineers, including hiring and team structuring.
• Remain hands-on with architecture and development.
• Own delivery of scalable, performant systems across AI, infrastructure, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to translate strategy into execution.
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Help shape engineering culture, tooling, and practices as the company grows.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity.
• Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for the employee.
• 401(k) plan.
• 13 accrued PTO days, plus a company shutdown from December 24 through January 1.
• Free lunch and dinner at the office.
• Annual company-paid retreats.
• Developmental bonuses supporting professional development tied to cloud and related fields.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager