About Kong
The API gateway for modern microservices
Key Highlights
- 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
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 microservi...
🎁 Benefits
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 fo...
🌟 Culture
Kong fosters a culture focused on innovation and flexibility, emphasizing the importance of modern architectures like microservices and serverless env...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
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.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on designing and developing scalable solutions — your experience includes working with cloud-native technologies and distributed systems, particularly in API management. You are proficient in Kubernetes and understand its role in modern architectures, enabling seamless service connectivity across various environments.
You are passionate about contributing to open-source projects and engaging with the developer community — you thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in API connectivity. Your ability to write clean, maintainable code is complemented by your understanding of performance optimization and system reliability.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Kong, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the Kong Gateway Operator and Ingress Controller — your work will ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of these critical components. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to build new features and enhance existing functionality, contributing to the overall success of our API gateway solutions.
You will engage with the community to drive innovation in API connectivity, sharing your expertise and insights through contributions to open-source projects. Your role will involve writing clean, efficient code while also participating in code reviews and mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
What we offer
At Kong, we are committed to empowering our engineers to innovate and excel — you will have the opportunity to work on high-performance, scalable software that impacts organizations globally. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, and you can make a real difference in the world of API connectivity. Join us in our mission to revolutionize how companies manage their APIs and microservices.
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