
Kong Jobs
👥 Team Size
501-1000 employees
Glassdoor
💰 Funding
$344.1m
SERIES D
📅 Founded
2017
📋 Quick Facts
“The API gateway for modern microservices”
- ✓Headquartered in The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
- ✓Raised $344.1M in Series D funding
- ✓Over 500 employees serving Global 5000 enterprises
- ✓Core products include Kong Gateway, Galileo, Gelato, and API Marketplace
- ✓Latest version features AI plug-ins for enhanced capabilities
🏢 Company Culture
Kong fosters a culture focused on innovation and flexibility, emphasizing the importance of modern architectures like microservices and serverless environments. The company values continuous learning and provides resources for employees to grow their skills while maintaining a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Kong offers flexible time off to prioritize personal well-being, stock options for employees to share in the company's success, and U-First Fridays for continuous learning. Additional perks include virtual events for team bonding, dedicated unplug days for mental health, and a home office stipend to create a productive work environment.
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About Kong
Kong is a leading provider of API and service lifecycle management solutions, headquartered in The East Cut, San Francisco, CA. With over 500 employees, Kong has raised $344.1 million in Series D funding and serves Global 5000 enterprises, enabling them to securely connect and orchestrate microservice APIs. Key products include Kong Gateway, Galileo for API analytics, Gelato for developer portals, and an API Marketplace, with the latest version introducing AI plug-ins to enhance functionality.
Latest Positions (25 of 82)

Kong • Toronto
Kong is hiring a Staff Software Development Engineer to lead the development of API-focused software components. You'll work with TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js to enhance API discoverability and management. This position requires 8+ years of experience in software development.

Kong • London - Hybrid
Kong is hiring a Sales Development Representative to develop and lead inbound and outbound sales campaigns. You'll work closely with the Sales team and utilize Salesforce for lead management. This position requires 1-2 years of strong sales experience.

Kong • Karnataka
Kong is seeking a Senior Customer Assurance Analyst to lead customer-facing security and compliance assurance activities for their AI products. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and security standards are met.

Kong • Sydney - On-Site
Kong is hiring a Territory Account Manager to lead sales efforts in New South Wales. You'll manage the full sales cycle and build relationships with enterprise clients. This role requires a blend of technical curiosity and sales expertise.

Kong • South Korea
Kong is hiring a Strategic Account Executive to drive revenue and expansion in South Korea. You'll work closely with key strategic accounts to solve pressing security challenges. This role requires strong relationship-building and sales skills.

Kong • Sydney
Kong is hiring a Customer Success professional to enable customers to leverage APIs and microservices for their business initiatives. You'll work closely with customers throughout their lifecycle to ensure they realize the value of their Kong investment.

Kong • Milan
Kong is hiring a Staff Cyber Security Engineer to lead the security operations for their API gateway. You'll leverage your expertise in high-performance networking and distributed systems while implementing advanced security solutions. This role requires significant experience in multi-cloud environments and security architecture.

Kong • Italy
Kong is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge API gateway solutions. You'll work with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies to enhance API connectivity. This role requires strong experience in distributed systems and cloud technologies.

Kong • Budapest
Kong is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain core backend services for usage metering and billing systems. You'll work with Go and microservices to build scalable APIs. This position requires strong experience in backend development and cloud-native practices.

Kong • Shanghai
Kong is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance the quality of their API and AI connectivity technologies. You'll participate in all sprint activities and contribute to the overall quality of features. This role requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to quality assurance.

Kong • San Francisco - On-Site
Kong is hiring a Senior Manager, Monetization Analytics & Pricing to build the analytical foundation for their monetization function. You'll work with SQL and data analysis to inform pricing strategies and optimize monetization decisions. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in pricing strategy.

Kong • Shanghai
Kong is hiring a Software Engineer 2 to work on the Kong Gateway product. You'll contribute to the proxy stack based on Nginx/OpenResty and collaborate with your team on technical delivery. This position requires 3+ years of experience in computer operating systems and Linux systems troubleshooting.

Kong • Shanghai
Kong is hiring a Senior Golang Engineer to enhance their API development platform, Insomnia. You'll work with Go and various API protocols to build innovative solutions for developers. This role requires strong expertise in backend engineering.

Kong • United States - Remote
Kong is hiring a Staff Technical Customer Success Manager to enable customers to leverage APIs and microservices for their business initiatives. You'll work closely with customers throughout their lifecycle to ensure they realize the value of their Kong investment. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and a customer-centric approach.

Kong • Germany
Kong is hiring a Regional Marketing Manager to manage integrated campaigns across events, content marketing, social media, and paid digital campaigns in Germany. This role requires strong collaboration with sales teams to drive engagement and generate leads.

Kong • Shanghai
Kong is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain API management software. You'll work with technologies like Java and focus on core features such as proxying capabilities and load balancing. This position requires 5+ years of experience in server-side applications.

Kong • Shanghai
Kong is hiring a Mid-Level Frontend Engineer to build UI features and scalable design systems. You'll work with JavaScript and TypeScript, focusing on single-page applications. This position requires 3-6 years of experience in frontend development.

Kong • England
Kong is hiring a Partner Sales Director to lead their partner ecosystem and drive revenue growth. You'll work closely with regional leaders to execute go-to-market strategies and build strong partnerships. This role requires a proven track record in sales and partner management.

Kong • Milan - On-Site
Kong is hiring a Staff Security Engineer - Penetration Tester to proactively identify and mitigate security risks across their products and infrastructure. You'll conduct hands-on offensive security assessments and work closely with engineering teams. This role requires expertise in penetration testing and cloud environments.

Kong • Bangalore
Kong is hiring a Customer Success Engineer to champion customer relationships and drive the successful adoption of Kong products. You'll engage with customers, support onboarding, and lead product demonstrations. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a technical understanding of customer needs.

Kong • Toronto
Kong is hiring a Senior Program Manager for their Cybersecurity team to lead various cybersecurity initiatives. You'll work with risk management, compliance automation, and security operations. This role requires experience in Information Security and relevant certifications.

Kong • France
Kong is hiring a Senior Account Executive to sell their Enterprise Platform to global enterprise customers. You'll leverage your experience in enterprise software sales and open source technologies. This role requires a strong background in managing customer relationships and achieving sales quotas.

Kong • California - Remote
Kong is seeking a Territory Enterprise Account Executive to drive sales and account management for their enterprise software solutions. You'll develop sales strategies and manage the entire sales cycle. This role requires a strong background in sales within enterprise environments.
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