Member of Technical Staff, AI Agent Development Lead

Postman (Api Tools) • San Francisco, CA

88d • $256,000 - $276,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Member of Technical Staff and AI Agent Development Lead, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of next-generation AI agents that interact with users and complex environments. You will drive the architecture and implementation of scalable, reliable AI systems, working closely with research, product and engineering teams to build safe, interpretable, and performant AI technology.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading technical teams in AI or machine learning engineering, preferably building AI agents or assistants.
• Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern ML frameworks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Deep understanding of language models, reinforcement learning, and AI safety/alignment concepts.
• Experience with scalable system design and cloud infrastructure.
• Passion for AI safety, interpretability, and user-centered AI development.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with large language models or conversational AI.
• Background in research and development of AI alignment or safety techniques.
• Experience with developer tools and APIs for AI integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on AI agent development, from conceptual design to production deployment.
• Design and implement AI agent architectures leveraging state-of-the-art language models and associated technologies.
• Collaborate with research scientists on scalable experiments and productize research innovations.
• Drive the development of agent capabilities including dialogue management, decision making, and autonomy.
• Ensure AI safety and alignment principles are integrated throughout the agent lifecycle.
• Mentor and grow technical staff, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.
• Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance AI agent capabilities.
• Partner with product and policy teams to align AI agent features with user needs and ethical standards.

Benefits

• Full medical coverage
• Flexible PTO
• Wellness reimbursement
• Monthly lunch stipend
• Wellness programs
• Frequent team-building events
• Donation-matching program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries