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Software Engineer, IAM

Postman
Location
Cupertino, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Platform Engineering
Salary
$150,000 to $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience building complex backend or distributed systems at scale
  • Proficient with Javascript, node.js, React.Js
  • Good understanding of web fundamentals
  • Good knowledge of Database fundamentals, especially on performance aspects such as optimizing queries, schema design, indexing, and caching
  • Proven record of building products from scratch
Nice to have
  • Good understanding of auth products, protocols, and methods (OAuth, SAML, OIDC etc.)
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer on the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team at Postman, you will focus on building and optimizing authentication standards and protocols, contributing to the development of a secure and scalable IAM platform. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop APIs and products, while also engaging in research areas like role engineering and session management. Additionally, you'll design internal tools to support product development and contribute to creating a cohesive identity framework for Postman's AI product suite.

Benefits
  • Full medical coverage
  • Flexible PTO
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Monthly lunch stipend
  • Wellness programs
  • Team-building events
Things to weigh
  • In-office work required 5 days a week for most roles, which may not suit all candidates
  • No mention of remote work options or flexibility beyond the stated in-office requirements
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