Head Product Designer

Pump.co • San Francisco, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pump is hiring a Product Designer to shape how companies understand and reduce cloud and AI spending. The role owns the end-to-end experience of Pump’s platform, including onboarding, savings dashboards, and AI cost tracking, translating complex billing and infrastructure data into clear, actionable experiences.

This is a hybrid design-and-build role working directly with the founders and engineers. The designer will move from user research and Figma prototypes to shipped code, using AI coding tools such as Claude and Cursor alongside the engineering team. The role calls for strong design craft, clean and minimal design sensibilities, and the ability to move quickly in a scaling startup.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a product designer building scalable and reliable web applications.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and generative AI coding tools, including Claude, Cursor, Figma, and Lottie, or other relevant graphic design, prototyping, and collaboration software.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities for working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and driving product innovation.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a pre-Series B startup.
• Strong proficiency in graphic design.
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs.
• Implement and test product features, ensuring they are intuitive, reliable, and performant.
• Create clean, minimal, and modern user experiences.
• Conduct product analysis, including user research, feedback analysis, and data-driven analysis, to inform improvements.
• Collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces.
• Work with backend and frontend engineers to integrate product features.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain code quality standards.
• Own the end-to-end experience of Pump’s platform, from onboarding and savings dashboards to AI cost tracking.
• Move from user research and Figma work to prototyping and shipped code using AI coding tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off, including 13 accrued PTO days, 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: Senior