Head of AI Platform Engineering

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.

What You'll Do

Lead the development and execution of Postman's AI ecosystem strategy, focused on API ecosystem growth and platform innovation.

Drive the AI roadmap, concentrating on API integration, ecosystem expansion, and AI-driven agent functionality.

Identify and capitalize on market opportunities for AI-enhanced API collaboration and intelligent agent features.

Collaborate closely with business units, product teams, engineering, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful AI initiatives deployment.

Oversee partner integrations, ensuring technical and strategic alignment with AI features and API lifecycle improvements.

Mentor and inspire internal teams and external collaborators to embrace AI innovation in API contexts.

Evaluate emerging AI technologies and tools to continuously enhance ecosystem capabilities.

About You

Proven leadership experience managing AI or platform ecosystem teams, preferably in API-centric or developer platform companies.

Strong technical background in AI, machine learning, and API platforms with hands-on experience in developing or integrating AI-driven APIs or agents.

Deep understanding of API ecosystems, platform strategy, and partner management.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate complex projects involving product, engineering, partnerships, and marketing.

Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Passion for AI safety, ethical AI development, and building scalable, user-centric platforms.

Preferred

Experience working in or with API developer tools, SaaS ecosystems, or AI agent platforms.

Background in product strategy or technical partner management related to AI and cloud platforms.

Strong network in AI and API partner communities.

The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $310,000.00 to $345,000.00, 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 the best version of themselves.

At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For roles based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3 days a week. We balance flexibility and collaboration, grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers.

Our Values

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity as our users. We value transparency and honest communication about successes and failures. We focus on specific goals that contribute to a larger vision. Our inclusive work 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. Postman does not accept unsolicited headhunter resumes or agency resumes and will not pay fees to third-party agencies without a signed agreement.

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