Chief Technical Architect, API Platform

1 week ago

San Francisco, California, United States Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time

At Postman, we are revolutionizing the way developers build and share API-powered applications with our innovative platform.

About Us

We empower over 35 million developers and 500,000 organizations—including 98% of the Fortune 500—by simplifying every step of the API lifecycle and enhancing collaboration.

Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in NYC, Tokyo, and Bangalore, Postman is backed by leading investors such as Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Chief Technical Architect to lead our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical projects from concept to delivery, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, and guiding the team to build scalable, reliable features for our API platform.

You will work closely with other engineering managers, product managers, and designers to drive the vision and execution of our product roadmap.

If you're passionate about building great products, have a proven track record of managing high-performing teams, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, we want you on our team.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, mentor, and coach a team of engineers, helping them grow both technically and professionally.
  • Drive a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability within the team.
  • Set clear goals and provide regular feedback to ensure your team is motivated and aligned with our product and company vision.
Technical Leadership
  • Facilitate and coordinate the technical design and execution of complex features, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused features.
  • Ensure engineering best practices are upheld, including code reviews, testing, and continuous delivery.
Project Management
  • Own the engineering roadmap, balancing short-term delivery with long-term technical investments.
  • Break down complex initiatives into clear, actionable milestones and manage the delivery of these projects on time.
  • Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks, ensuring your team meets its deadlines and delivers features with high quality.
  • Work closely with stakeholders across engineering, product, and design teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
Operational Excellence
  • Ensure the reliability and performance of our platform by driving operational best practices for monitoring, logging, and incident response.
  • Optimize the team's workflow by implementing automation and improving processes where needed.
  • Maintain a high level of code quality and system robustness by promoting test-driven development and continuous integration.
About You

You are a seasoned technical leader with a passion for building great products, fostering strong teams, and solving challenging technical problems. You have a track record of managing high-performing teams and driving technical projects from concept to delivery.

Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with 2+ years in an engineering management or leadership role.
  • Proven experience leading teams in fast-paced, agile environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor engineers, helping them grow and succeed.
  • Experience managing the full software development lifecycle, from design through production support.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary range of $250,000-$350,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, flexible PTO, and wellness reimbursement.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values transparency, innovation, and continuous learning.

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