Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

The Opportunity This team will build 0-to-1 products from scratch — innovative, strategic initiatives designed to unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue. As a Sr Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will be deeply embedded with customers and partners, working at the intersection of product, engineering, and GTM to build high-leverage solutions that solve real-world problems at scale. What You’ll Do Work closely with strategic customers and internal teams to deeply understand high-value problems Design and build full-stack applications, integrations, and tools that solve real-world use cases with APIs at the center Rapidly prototype solutions, validate impact, and iterate quickly based on user feedback Own end-to-end technical execution — from architecture and infrastructure to frontend and backend development Act as a trusted technical advisor and partner to customers, helping them unlock the full power of Postman Collaborate with Postman’s product and engineering teams to influence roadmap based on field learnings Help define and scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function from the ground up Travel Requirement: 20–30%, based on customer engagement needs. This may include on-site visits for strategy, discovery, deployment, support meetings About You Have 6+ years of professional experience as a full-stack or backend engineer; startup or founding team experience is a big plus Are customer-obsessed and energized by solving real problems with high business impact Experience with AI Agents, API Platforms is a plus Have experience working directly with customers or in consultative roles (e.g., solutions engineering, CTO-as-a-service, technical consulting) Are a strong generalist with proficiency in Node.js, Python, or similar backend languages, and React/Next.js or similar for the frontend Have experience building and shipping cloud-based applications (AWS/GCP/Azure) Enjoy ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, 0→1 environments Are excited about building systems and practices that can scale with a rapidly growing company The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $220,000 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-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. Equal opportunity Postman is an Equal Employment Opportunity andAffirmative 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr