Member of Technical Staff, AI Agent Development Lead at Postman

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience leading technical teams in AI or machine learning engineering, preferably building AI agents or assistants
Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern ML frameworks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Deep understanding of language models, reinforcement learning, and AI safety/alignment concepts
Experience with scalable system design and cloud infrastructure
Passion for AI safety, interpretability, and user-centered AI development
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
(Preferred) Prior experience working with large language models or conversational AI
(Preferred) Background in research and development of AI alignment or safety techniques
(Preferred) Experience with developer tools and APIs for AI integration

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on AI agent development, from conceptual design to production deployment
Design and implement AI agent architectures leveraging state-of-the-art language models and associated technologies
Collaborate with research scientists on scalable experiments and productize research innovations
Drive the development of agent capabilities including dialogue management, decision making, and autonomy
Ensure AI safety and alignment principles are integrated throughout the agent lifecycle
Mentor and grow technical staff, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation
Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance AI agent capabilities
Partner with product and policy teams to align AI agent features with user needs and ethical standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AI AgentsLanguage ModelsAI ArchitectureDialogue ManagementDecision MakingAutonomyAI SafetyAI AlignmentScalable AI Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the base salary range for this role?

The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $2.

Is this position remote or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this AI Agent Development Lead role?

Required skills include proven experience leading technical teams in AI or machine learning engineering, strong software engineering skills with proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern ML frameworks like JAX, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, deep understanding of language models, reinforcement learning, and AI safety/alignment concepts, experience with scalable system design and cloud infrastructure, and excellent communication skills.

What is the team structure like for this position?

You will lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on AI agent development, working closely with research, product, and engineering teams, and partner with product and policy teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has proven experience leading AI/ML teams, proficiency in Python and ML frameworks, deep knowledge of language models and AI safety, plus preferred experience with large language models, AI alignment techniques, or developer tools and APIs.

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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