Postman
Member of Technical Staff, AI Agent Development Lead San Francisco, California,
Postman, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Member of Technical Staff, AI Agent Development Lead
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 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, 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 or connect with Postman on X via @getpostman.
What You’ll Do
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.
About You
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.
Background in research and development of AI alignment or safety techniques.
Experience with developer tools and APIs for AI integration.
The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $256,000 to $276,000, 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. Our wellness programs help you stay in good physical and mental health. 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. The benefits of our hybrid model include knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and in-person collaboration.
Our Values At Postman, we create with the same curiosity we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about successes and failures. We focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone is valued. 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.
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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 or connect with Postman on X via @getpostman.
What You’ll Do
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.
About You
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.
Background in research and development of AI alignment or safety techniques.
Experience with developer tools and APIs for AI integration.
The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $256,000 to $276,000, 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. Our wellness programs help you stay in good physical and mental health. 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. The benefits of our hybrid model include knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and in-person collaboration.
Our Values At Postman, we create with the same curiosity we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about successes and failures. We focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone is valued. 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.
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