Field CTO at Postman

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or a related field, with a strong focus on API development, management, and strategy
  • Proven experience in a customer-facing technical role, such as solutions architect, technical consultant, or field CTO
  • In-depth knowledge of API technologies, protocols, and industry best practices
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong customer-centric mindset, with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences and building lasting relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or SaaS company
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; a master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to Postman customers, helping them understand and navigate their API strategies and identify opportunities for Postman's products and services to add value
  • Collaborate with the sales and customer success teams to provide technical guidance during the pre-sales, onboarding, and ongoing support processes
  • Develop and deliver customer-facing presentations, demos, and workshops to demonstrate the value of Postman's solutions and help customers optimize their API management processes
  • Gather customer feedback and insights to inform product development and enhancements, acting as the voice of the customer within the organization
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies, ensuring Postman remains at the forefront of API development and management
  • Collaborate with the product, engineering, and marketing teams to create technical content, including whitepapers, blog posts, and case studies that showcase Postman's expertise and value proposition
  • Represent Postman at industry conferences, webinars, and other events, sharing knowledge and building brand awareness
  • Support the development of strategic partnerships and integrations with other technology providers to expand Postman's ecosystem and capabilities
  • Mentor and coach internal team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

Skills

APIs
API Strategy
API Management
Technical Advisory
Pre-Sales
Customer Success
Presentations
Demos
Workshops
API Lifecycle

Postman

API development and collaboration platform

About Postman

Postman provides a platform for API development that helps developers and organizations design, test, document, and monitor APIs. The tools available on Postman enable teams to collaborate effectively, allowing them to share and manage APIs with ease. Users can access a variety of features through a subscription model, which includes different pricing tiers for individuals, small teams, and large enterprises, along with a free tier to attract new users. Postman has played a significant role in facilitating data exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering API collections that provide real-time data for healthcare professionals, researchers, and government agencies. The company's goal is to streamline the API development process and enhance collaboration among development teams.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$422.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance.
Mental Health Care.
Occupational Accident Insurance.

Risks

Rapid adoption of generative AI tools could increase competition for Postman.
Explosive API growth may challenge Postman's API management capabilities by 2025.
Data breaches due to exposed API secrets pose a significant security risk.

Differentiation

Postman offers a comprehensive API development environment for developers and enterprises.
The platform supports API-first development, automated testing, and developer onboarding.
Postman's subscription model caters to individual developers, small teams, and large enterprises.

Upsides

Postman's acquisition of Orbit enhances community engagement on the API Network.
Release of Postman v11 aligns with AI integration trends, boosting developer productivity.
Gartner predicts 80% of enterprises will use generative AI APIs by 2026.

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