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Who Are We? Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 45 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping developers and professionals across the globe build the API-first world by simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration—enabling users to create better APIs, faster. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Boston, New York, Austin, Tokyo, London, and Bangalore - where Postman was founded. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com or connect with Postman on X via getpostman. P.S: We highly recommend reading The API-First World graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman. ** Please note that we're requiring in-office commitment. The team is based in Austin, TX -- remote is not an option** The Opportunity LibLab is is recently acquired by Postman but we’re an engineering company, by developers for developers. We provide a missing pillar of core internet infrastructure, and we hire people with a broad set of technical skills (and from a wide variety of backgrounds) to build that. We want people who are ready to take on some of the most challenging problems in the industry – from reliably handling millions of API requests per day, to architecting best-in class open-source SDKs and client libraries. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and maintain software using modern languages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across various programming languages and technologies. Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and provide technical support when required. Mentor and guide other engineers, promoting best practices in software development. Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and maintainable systems. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into our products where applicable. Contribute to the overall architecture and technical strategy of the company. Working on more complex project, cross teams, with much bigger impact Leading new initiatives end to end that have company impact Leadership experience - leading multiple teams of engineers About You You’ll Be a Good Fit If you have: 10+ years of experience in software development, preferably in a startup environment. Strong technical skills and experience working with developer tools and APIs. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including TypeScript (NodeJS). Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment. Located in Austin, Texas, and willing to work in the office three times a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Have experienced managing and leading a team of engineers Nice to have: Deep technical expertise in SDKs and Docs. Experience creating technical content, such as documentation and tutorials. Experience working in a distributed organization, and ability to collaborate with teams in different time zones and cultures. The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $210,000 to $263,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. What Else? In addition to Postman s pay-on-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule working with a fun, collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Along with that, our wellness programs will help you stay in the best of your physical and mental health. Our frequent and fascinating team-building events will keep you connected, while our donation-matching program can support the causes you care about. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves. At Postman we value in person collaboration. We are in office 5 days a week for all roles based out of our hubs in San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Austin, New York City, Tokyo and London. For roles based in Bangalore, employees currently work in the office three days a week and will transition to five days per week by the end of the year. We were thoughtful in our approach which is based on collaboration and grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers. The benefits of our in office model will be shared knowledge, brainstorming sessions, communication, and building trust in-person that cannot be replicated via zoom. Our Values At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can. Equal Opportunity Postman is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Postman does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Postman will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Postman.

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P.S: We highly recommend reading The API-First World graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.
Please note that we're requiring in-office commitment. The team is based in Austin, TX -- remote is not an option**
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain software using modern languages.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across various programming
languages and technologies.
Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and provide
technical support when required.
Mentor and guide other engineers, promoting best practices in software development.
Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and maintainable systems.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into our
products where applicable.
Contribute to the overall architecture and technical strategy of the company.
Working on more complex project, cross teams, with much bigger impact
Leading new initiatives end to end that have company impact
Leadership experience - leading multiple teams of engineers
You’ll Be a Good Fit If you have:
10+ years of experience in software development, preferably in a startup environment.
Strong technical skills and experience working with developer tools and APIs.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including TypeScript (NodeJS).

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Deep technical expertise in SDKs and Docs.
Experience creating technical content, such as documentation and tutorials.
Experience working in a distributed organization, and ability to collaborate with teams in different time zones and cultures.

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