Staff Engineer, Developer Tooling 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, Developer ToolsIndustries

Requirements

Strategic and scrappy leadership experience
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and running critical services and products
Strong understanding of developer tooling and platform architecture
Ability to work effectively with product management and engineering leaders
Experience mentoring senior engineers and developing future leadership
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Strong industry knowledge and a passion for bringing best practices to the Postman Ecosystem

Responsibilities

Establish the technical vision and roadmap for the ecosystem developer tooling platform
Design, implement, and run critical services and products for the ecosystem, including:
Developer portal
Documentation
App configuration
Sandbox environments
Reporting/analytics
Collaborate with multiple teams within Postman (developers, product, design, partnerships, and marketing)
Mentor senior engineers and contribute to the growth of engineering leadership within the organization
Drive a 0 → 1 product development process
Ensure a high-quality platform and a positive developer experience

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Platform ArchitectureDeveloper ToolingDeveloper PortalDocumentationApp ConfigurationSandbox EnvironmentsReportingAnalyticsService DesignTechnical Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Staff Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where?

The position is hybrid and requires working in either San Francisco or Bangalore.

What skills are required for this Staff Engineer role?

Key requirements include strategic and scrappy leadership experience, hands-on experience designing and running critical services, strong understanding of developer tooling and platform architecture, ability to work with product and engineering leaders, experience mentoring senior engineers, and excellent communication skills.

What is the company culture like at Postman?

Postman emphasizes collaboration across developers, product, design, partnerships, and marketing teams, with a focus on mentoring engineers, developing leadership, and driving 0→1 product opportunities in an API-first world.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have strategic leadership experience, hands-on expertise in developer tooling and platform architecture, proven ability to mentor senior engineers, and excellent communication skills to influence across teams.

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