Senior Engineer (Frontend), IDE Platform

The job overview for this role is that Postman is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead initiatives for the upcoming launch of Postman for VS Code. The engineer will be responsible for designing and building capabilities and features that bring the power of Postman to IDEs, focusing on high performance, reliability, security, and user experience. This is an opportunity to be an early member of a team that delivers new products used by millions of developers worldwide. The ideal candidate should have prior experience working on large-scale JavaScript applications and proficiency with React.

Design and build capabilities and features that bring the power of Postman to IDEs like VS Code.

Design and build for high performance, reliability, security & user experience.

Collaborate with early-stage adopters, iterate fast, and deliver incremental improvements.

Work on business-critical products that will be used by millions of users.

Identify and advocate for better software engineering practices.

Hold the bar high for product quality and mentor your teammates to meet this bar.

• 4+ years of prior experience working on large-scale JavaScript applications
• Proficiency with React, JavaScript, Node.js, and a strong understanding of web and frontend fundamentals and infrastructure
• Ability to design and build capabilities and features for IDEs like VS Code
• Experience in designing and building for high performance, reliability, security, and user experience
• Collaboration skills to work with early-stage adopters, iterate fast, and deliver incremental improvements
• Ability to work on business-critical products used by millions of users
• Advocate for better software engineering practices
• Hold high standards for product quality and mentor teammates
• Passion for building products that could revolutionize the API ecosystem
• Bias towards action and a track record of getting things done under constraints
• Customer-centric mindset and willingness to take on challenges regardless of difficulty level
• Experimental mindset and willingness to learn from failures

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vaccination reimbursement
• Cool perks
• Unlimited PTO
• Complimentary meals for designated days
• Well-stocked drinks and snacks
• Game room
• Ergonomic workstations
• Wellness program offering fitness-related reimbursements
• Home office set-up reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Book reimbursements for professional development
• Training platform for continued learning and education
• Donation-matching program
• Opportunity to be part of a long-term company