Engineering Manager

Pump.co • San Francisco, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead and grow the engineering team as the company scales its AI-powered cloud optimization platform. The role combines technical leadership and people management, with active involvement in architecture and coding. The Engineering Manager will help shape technical strategy, build scalable systems, mentor engineering talent, and work with the founding team and cross-functional partners to align engineering with product and business goals. This is an onsite role 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 $5M–$30M+ 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+ people.
• Built and scaled backend systems used by thousands of users.
• Product-minded and data-driven, with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable 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+ engineers, including hiring and team structuring.
• Stay hands-on with architecture and development as a technical leader.
• 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, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Help shape engineering culture, tooling, and practices as the company grows.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 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 supporting professional development tied to cloud and related fields.

What This Job Offers

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