Senior Software Engineer, Gateway - Shanghai at Kong

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LinuxNGINXOpenRestyKongLuaJITEnvoyIstioLuaJITeBPFWASMDistributed SystemsNetworkingComputer Systems ProgrammingDebuggingProfilingAPI ManagementLoad BalancingDatabase Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Senior Software Engineer position?

Required skills include 5+ years of programming in server-side applications, experience designing scalable distributed systems, solid Linux systems troubleshooting and profiling expertise, experience in distributed systems and Linux networking, comfort working remotely, and strong ownership and communication skills.

What is the team structure like at Kong?

The role involves working with a remotely distributed team on the Core Team, building foundations for other teams and customers.

Do I need to meet every requirement to apply?

No, nobody checks every box - apply even if you don’t meet all criteria, especially if you're strong in a few key areas with interest in others.

Kong

API management and connectivity solutions provider

About Kong

Kong focuses on API management and connectivity, providing tools that help businesses manage, secure, and optimize their APIs for software communication. Its main product, Kong Gateway, is a fast API gateway that can handle up to 50,000 transactions per second, while Kong Konnect offers a SaaS platform for API management and Kong Mesh manages microservices. Kong stands out by combining open-source technology with enterprise solutions, allowing free access to core features and offering premium services for businesses. The company's goal is to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance for a diverse range of clients in a rapidly growing market.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$334.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Weekly Donut Chats

Home Office Stipend

Flexible Time Off & Dedicated Unplug Days

Virtual Events

Risks

AI-enhanced security threats pose significant risks to API security.

Low adoption of zero-trust architecture leaves APIs vulnerable to breaches.

Intensifying competition in AI API platforms may draw customers away from Kong.

Differentiation

Kong's API Gateway supports 50,000 transactions per second, ensuring high performance.

Kong offers a unique combination of open-source and enterprise-grade API solutions.

Kong Insomnia is the fastest-growing platform for building, testing, and debugging APIs.

Upsides

Kong raised $175M to enhance AI connectivity and expand its solutions.

Kong Insomnia surpassed 1 million users, indicating strong demand for its tools.

Kong's Premium Technology Partner Program fosters innovation and collaboration.

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