Head Product Designer at Pump.co (San Francisco, CA)
Pump.co· San Francisco, CA· $180k–$300k·
Role details
Salary
$180k–$300k
Job description
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Lean towards a clean, minimal, and modern user experience and design.
- 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:
- 5+ years of experience as a product designer, building scalable and reliable web applications, preferably in a pre-Series B startup.
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, or related field
- Proficiency in industry-standard design & Gen AI coding tools such as Claude, Cursor, Figma, Lottie and other relevant software for graphic design, prototyping, and collaboration.
- Strong proficiency in graphic design is preferred
- 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.
- 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):
- Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you
- 401(k) plan
- Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24—January 1st
- Free lunch & dinner in the office
- Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and related fields
- Generous equity
Compensation
$180,000—$300,000 USD
Why work at Pump.co
- High-growth environment – YC-backed startup scaling rapidly from 0 to $25M+ ARR in under 2 years; 95% headcount growth in the last year.
- In-office culture – All current roles require working from offices in San Francisco, Bengaluru, or Delhi NCR. (Built In lists “In-Office” and “OnSite Workspace”).
- Strong engineering culture – Roles include Backend, Frontend, DevOps, Engineering Manager, and Solutions Architect. Technical team makes up a significant portion of the company.
- Perks and culture – Described as “pumped” and “Costco of the cloud”. Founders have multiple exits, and the team includes experienced operators from fintech and SaaS.
- Global footprint – Opportunity to work with teams spanning the US, India, Spain, and France.