Forward Deployed Engineer

1 Month ago • 2-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $150,000 PA - $180,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves designing and building full-stack applications and integrations to solve real-world use cases using APIs. The Forward Deployed Engineer will work closely with customers and internal teams to understand their needs, rapidly prototype solutions, and iterate based on user feedback. The engineer will also be responsible for end-to-end technical execution, acting as a technical advisor, and collaborating with product and engineering teams. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, 0-to-1 environment and is customer-obsessed. The role requires deep understanding of customer needs and creating high impact solutions.
Must have:
  • 2-5 years of full-stack/backend engineering experience
  • Customer-obsessed with high business impact
  • Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or similar backend languages
  • Experience with React/Next.js or similar for frontend
  • Experience building and shipping cloud-based applications
Good to have:
  • Startup or founding team experience
  • Experience with AI Agents and API Platforms
  • Experience in consultative roles
Perks:
  • Full medical coverage
  • Flexible PTO
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Monthly lunch stipend
  • Wellness programs
  • Creche allowance
  • Team-building events
  • Donation-matching program

Job Details

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 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.

The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has an office in Bangalore, where it 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.S: We highly recommend reading The "API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.

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 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

About You

  • Have 2-5 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 $150,000 to $180,000, 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. If you have little ones in your family, the creche allowance can help in supporting your work-life balance. 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. 

At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For all roles based out of San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3-days a week. We were thoughtful in our approach which is based on balancing flexibility and collaboration and grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers. The benefits of our hybrid office model will be shared knowledge, brainstorming sessions, communication, and building trust in-person that cannot be replicated via zoom.

Our Values

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. 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 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.

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