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Founding Product Designer at Pump.co (S22)

$80K - $160K • 0.01% - 0.10%

The Costco for cloud is here 🔥🔥

About Pump.co

Cloud spend is a whopping $500 billion/yr, the biggest growing expense category for any tech company - tackling these costs requires continuous effort and time from DevOps teams.

Pump is a building the fastest way to save ~60% on cloud spend. Our AI-powered platform not only fully automates savings but we also leverage the power of group buying for even greater discounts. Our mission is to use AI to transform the status quo of cloud cost optimization.

We are backed by Y Combinator and our founding team consists of seasoned entrepreneurs with prior exits. We have a transparent, collaborative and a fast-paced culture that prioritizes winning with a flat organizational structure.

About the role

About Pump

Pump is a financial operations company designed to optimize business’s cloud spend by reducing their costs. Pump has rapidly expanded since 2022, scaling to over $10M in ARR in less than two years. We are the only completely free cost optimization product on the market, managing hundreds of millions in aggregate AWS, GCP, and Azure spend across hundreds of our customers.

Pump is a Y Combinator-backed startup with dozens of angel investors. Our founding team comprises two founders with multiple $XXm and above exits. Pump has also been called the Costco of the Cloud by Forbes.

About the Role

Responsibilities

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, or related field
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), Figma, Sketch, and other relevant software for graphic design, prototyping, and collaboration.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs. Implement and test new product features, ensuring they are intuitive, reliable, and performant.
Conduct thorough product analysis, including user research, feedback analysis, and data-driven insights to inform product improvements.
Collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
Work closely with backend and frontend engineers to integrate product features seamlessly.
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain code quality standards.

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a product designer, building scalable and reliable web applications, preferably in a pre-Series B startup.
Strong proficiency in graphic design
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and driving product innovation.
Experience with cloud platforms and APIs is a plus.
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools is a plus.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)

100% medical coverage for you
401k
Unlimited PTO
Free Weekly Lunch & Dinner in the Office
Yearly company-paid team retreats.
Developmental Bonuses

Other notices

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation

$80,000—$160,000 USD

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Pump has rapidly expanded since 2022, scaling to over $10M in ARR in less than two years. We are the only completely free cost optimization product on the market, managing hundreds of millions in aggregate AWS, GCP, and Azure spend across hundreds of our customers. \nPump is a Y Combinator-backed startup with dozens of angel investors. Our founding team comprises two founders with multiple $XXm and above exits. Pump has also been called the Costco of the Cloud by Forbes.\nAbout the Role\nResponsibilities\n\nBS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, or related field\nProficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), Figma, Sketch, and other relevant software for graphic design, prototyping, and collaboration.\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs. 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Implement and test new product features, ensuring they are intuitive, reliable, and performant.\n- Conduct thorough product analysis, including user research, feedback analysis, and data-driven insights to inform product improvements.\n- Collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.\n- Work closely with backend and frontend engineers to integrate product features seamlessly.\n- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain code quality standards.\n\nQualifications:\n\n- 3+ years of experience as a product designer, building scalable and reliable web applications, preferably in a pre-Series B startup.\n- Strong proficiency in graphic design\n- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.\n- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.\n- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.\n- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in cross-functional teams.\n- Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and driving product innovation.\n- Experience with cloud platforms and APIs is a plus.\n- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools is a plus.\n- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n\n## **Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)**\n\n- 100% medical coverage for you\n- 401k \n- Unlimited PTO\n- Free Weekly Lunch & Dinner in the Office\n- Yearly company-paid team retreats.\n- Developmental Bonuses\n\n## **Other notices**\n\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\n\nCompensation\n\n$80,000—$160,000 USD","siteName":"Y Combinator's Work at a Startup","publishedTime":null,"positive":[],"negative":[],"username":"flekz"}

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