Staff Engineer, Desktop Platform

San Francisco, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Own the architecture for Postman’s Electron-based desktop application.
Design and implement core desktop features, including installers, auto-updates, and OS integrations.
Improve performance across desktop platforms, from startup time to memory and CPU usage.
Collaborate across engineering to ensure Postman delivers a consistent, performant, and secure desktop experience.
Drive security best practices for Electron apps, including sandboxing and safe updates.
Shape technical direction across engineering by collaborating with other platform teams and aligning them on desktop needs.

The team ensures Postman is installable, updatable, performant, and secure across Windows, macOS, and Linux, working closely with the Client SDK and Build/Release teams to provide a consistent and reliable experience. What You’ll Do
Pragmatic problem solver: You balance performance, security, and user experience with delivery speed.
Deep expertise with Electron, Node.js, and modern web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React).
Strong understanding of cross-platform packaging, auto-update systems, and OS-level integration (Windows, macOS, Linux). •
Experience improving performance and security in large-scale desktop applications.
Proficiency in C++ for writing native modules or integrations.
Familiarity with Win32 APIs and macOS APIs for native integration and platform-specific optimizations.
Demonstrated ability to set technical direction, mentor engineers, and influence peers across teams.
Comfortable acting as the technical anchor for a lean team, with the ability to shape its future growth. What Else?

P.S: We highly recommend reading The "API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman. The Opportunity
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.