Engineering Manager
Pump.co
San Francisco, CA · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead and grow our engineering team as we scale our AI-powered cloud optimization platform. You'll play a key leadership role in shaping technical strategy, building scalable systems, and mentoring top-tier engineering talent.
This is an onsite role where you’ll stay actively involved in architecture and coding, while also managing people and processes. You’ll work closely with the founding team and cross-functional partners to ensure our engineering organization is aligned with product and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and scale the engineering team from 10 to 20+ engineers, including hiring and team structuring
Stay hands-on with architecture and development—this is a technical leadership role
Own the 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 we grow
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of total engineering experience
5 + years in a managerial or technical leadership role
Experience as a CTO, Eng Lead, or 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–Friday
Ideal Candidate Profile
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 a strong plus
Previous founder or early employee experience is a bonus
Benefits
Competitive compensation + 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: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields