Head of AI Platform Engineering

Postman
San Francisco, California, United States$310k – $345kPosted 23 February 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>Who Are We?</strong></h2> <p>Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 45 million+ developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping 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.</p> <p>The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Boston, New York, Austin, Tokyo, London, and Bangalore - where Postman was founded. 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.</p> <p>P.S: We highly recommend reading <a href="https://api-first-world.com/">The "API-First World" graphic novel</a> to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.</p></div><h2><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h2> <p>As the Head of AI Platform Engineering at Postman, you will lead the alignment of AI development with our growing API platform. You will drive the AI roadmap with a focus on expanding AI-driven API collaboration and agentic capabilities across the platform. This role requires a leader who can identify market opportunities, coordinate cross-functional AI initiatives, and foster strong partnerships to amplify the Postman AI platform's impact</p> <h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li>Lead the development and execution of Postman’s AI platform strategy, focused on API ecosystem growth and platform innovation.</li> <li>Drive the AI roadmap, concentrating on API integration, platform expansion, and AI-driven agent functionality.</li> <li>Identify and capitalize on market opportunities for AI-enhanced API collaboration and intelligent agent features.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with business units, product teams, engineering, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful AI initiatives deployment.</li> <li>Oversee implementation with core AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, etc)), ensuring technical and strategic alignment with AI features and API lifecycle improvements.</li> <li>Mentor and inspire internal teams and external collaborators to embrace AI innovation in API contexts.</li> <li>Evaluate emerging AI technologies and tools to continuously enhance platform capabilities.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>About You</strong></h2> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li>Proven leadership experience managing AI or platform teams, preferably in API-centric or developer platform companies.</li> <li>Strong technical background in AI, machine learning, and API platforms with hands-on experience in developing or integrating AI-driven APIs or agents.</li> <li>Deep understanding of API ecosystems, platform strategy, and partner dynamics</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate complex projects involving product, engineering, partnerships, and marketing.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li>Passion for AI safety, ethical AI development, and building scalable, user-centric platforms.</li> </ul> <p><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Preferred</strong>:</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li>Experience working in or with API developer tools, SaaS ecosystems, or AI agent platforms.</li> <li>Background in product strategy or technical partner management related to AI and cloud platforms.</li> <li>Strong network in AI and API partner communities.</li> </ul> <p>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.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 data-renderer-start-pos="4036"><strong data-renderer-ma ... (truncated, view full listing at source)