Postman
Backend and System Engineer, Flows San Francisco, California, United States
Postman, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Who Are We?
Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman helps developers and professionals 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, and Bangalore. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com. At Postman, we are revolutionizing the way developers build, trace, and automate API workflows with Postman Flows, a visual programming tool designed to simplify the development and sharing of API-powered applications. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Postman Flows enables teams to collaborate and showcase their APIs regardless of technical expertise. We’re looking for a Software and Systems Engineer to help scale and maintain the Flows runtime system. This system runs mission-critical automations in the cloud, focusing on low latency, high throughput, and high availability. You’ll develop, deploy, and operate our backend services and infrastructure in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment. You’ll be a hands-on engineer who can also mentor others and contribute to key technical decisions across time zones. If you’re driven to deliver high-quality solutions, we want you on our team! You can read more about our Flows product vision
here. What You’ll Do
Backend Development & Operations Develop high-quality, responsive APIs using modern backend technologies. Ensure APIs are secure and optimized for speed, scalability, and availability. Maintain operational excellence through test-driven development, strong test coverage, and detailed playbooks. Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to design innovative backend solutions. Participate in code reviews and share knowledge to maintain high code quality across the team. Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration with Postman’s architecture. System Integration & Maintenance Continuously benchmark, refactor and optimize code for high performance and availability. Develop tools to automate engineering workflows and ensure backend efficiency. Ensure uptime, reliability, and effective troubleshooting through observability and operational support. Design, build, and manage scalable, secure software and infrastructure in a Kubernetes environment across AWS, GCP, or Azure. Use Crossplane for multi-cloud resource management. Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm. About You
You must have a strong background in system and software development, be familiar with modern distributed systems, and have a proven track record of delivery and impact. You’ll be expected to contribute quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must Have Qualifications : 8+ years of experience shipping production-level software. Strong foundation in Node.js and/or Golang. Proven track record of delivering impactful projects independently and as part of a team. Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure APIs (AWS, GCP, or Azure). A deep commitment to test-driven development, operational excellence, and robust software practices. Nice-to-Have : Experience contributing to 0-to-1 products (building from scratch). Background working with developer tools or similar technical products. Familiarity with developer tools for Serverless or PaaS. The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $210,000 to $240,000, 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-for-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule with a collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. We provide wellness programs to support physical and mental health, plus team-building events and a donation-matching program. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be their best. At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For roles based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3 days a week. This model balances flexibility and collaboration and is informed by feedback from our workforce, leadership, and peers. Our Values
We create with curiosity, value transparency and honest communication about both successes and failures. We focus on specific goals that contribute to a larger vision. Our inclusive culture ensures everyone is valued as an important part of the 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 identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Postman does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters or agencies. Postman will not pay fees to third-party agencies without a signed agreement.
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Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman helps developers and professionals 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, and Bangalore. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com. At Postman, we are revolutionizing the way developers build, trace, and automate API workflows with Postman Flows, a visual programming tool designed to simplify the development and sharing of API-powered applications. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Postman Flows enables teams to collaborate and showcase their APIs regardless of technical expertise. We’re looking for a Software and Systems Engineer to help scale and maintain the Flows runtime system. This system runs mission-critical automations in the cloud, focusing on low latency, high throughput, and high availability. You’ll develop, deploy, and operate our backend services and infrastructure in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment. You’ll be a hands-on engineer who can also mentor others and contribute to key technical decisions across time zones. If you’re driven to deliver high-quality solutions, we want you on our team! You can read more about our Flows product vision
here. What You’ll Do
Backend Development & Operations Develop high-quality, responsive APIs using modern backend technologies. Ensure APIs are secure and optimized for speed, scalability, and availability. Maintain operational excellence through test-driven development, strong test coverage, and detailed playbooks. Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to design innovative backend solutions. Participate in code reviews and share knowledge to maintain high code quality across the team. Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration with Postman’s architecture. System Integration & Maintenance Continuously benchmark, refactor and optimize code for high performance and availability. Develop tools to automate engineering workflows and ensure backend efficiency. Ensure uptime, reliability, and effective troubleshooting through observability and operational support. Design, build, and manage scalable, secure software and infrastructure in a Kubernetes environment across AWS, GCP, or Azure. Use Crossplane for multi-cloud resource management. Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm. About You
You must have a strong background in system and software development, be familiar with modern distributed systems, and have a proven track record of delivery and impact. You’ll be expected to contribute quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must Have Qualifications : 8+ years of experience shipping production-level software. Strong foundation in Node.js and/or Golang. Proven track record of delivering impactful projects independently and as part of a team. Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure APIs (AWS, GCP, or Azure). A deep commitment to test-driven development, operational excellence, and robust software practices. Nice-to-Have : Experience contributing to 0-to-1 products (building from scratch). Background working with developer tools or similar technical products. Familiarity with developer tools for Serverless or PaaS. The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $210,000 to $240,000, 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-for-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule with a collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. We provide wellness programs to support physical and mental health, plus team-building events and a donation-matching program. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be their best. At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For roles based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3 days a week. This model balances flexibility and collaboration and is informed by feedback from our workforce, leadership, and peers. Our Values
We create with curiosity, value transparency and honest communication about both successes and failures. We focus on specific goals that contribute to a larger vision. Our inclusive culture ensures everyone is valued as an important part of the 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 identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Postman does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters or agencies. Postman will not pay fees to third-party agencies without a signed agreement.
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