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Engineering Manager – Flows

Engineering Manager – Flows

CompanyPostman
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$200000 – $300000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

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.
  • Strong background in backend or frontend development (experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, Kubernetes, or AWS is a plus).
  • 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.

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 the product and company vision.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the technical design and execution of complex features for Postman Flows, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineering managers, to deliver high-quality, customer-focused features.
  • Ensure engineering best practices are upheld, including code reviews, testing, and continuous delivery.
  • Own the engineering roadmap for Postman Flows, 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.
  • Foster open communication within the team, promoting collaboration and transparency.
  • Represent the engineering team in meetings with leadership, advocating for technical needs and constraints while aligning with broader company goals.
  • Ensure the reliability and performance of Postman Flows 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in developer tools or building products for technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with API development, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Prior experience working in a SaaS or cloud-based environment.
  • A passion for building systems that prioritize scalability, performance, and operational excellence.