Senior Software Engineer, Runtime Interpreter (Scheme/Rust) at Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Cloud Native, API GatewayIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of programming experience
Demonstrated experience in Rust
Experience working on designing Scheme-based dialects and implementing their interpreter, preferably in Rust
Solid hands-on low-level technical expertise in Linux systems troubleshooting and profiling
Comfortable working with a remotely distributed team
Strong sense of ownership and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Architecture, design, and implement a Rust-based interpreter for a Scheme-based Domain Specific Language
Develop tooling to improve the developer experience (playgrounds, documentation, LLM code generation)
Bugs troubleshooting, performance tuning, and low-level optimizations for the interpreter
Work with a world-class engineering team distributed around the world

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RustSchemeInterpreter ImplementationCompilersLinuxProfilingPerformance TuningLow-level OptimizationTroubleshooting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote, and where is it available?

The position is fully remote for candidates in Europe.

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Requirements include 5+ years of programming experience, demonstrated Rust proficiency, experience with Scheme-based dialects and interpreters preferably in Rust, low-level Linux expertise, comfort with remote teams, and strong communication skills.

What is the team structure like at Kong?

The role involves working with a world-class engineering team that is distributed around the world.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have 5+ years of programming experience, particularly in Rust and Scheme interpreters, low-level Linux expertise, and the ability to collaborate remotely with strong communication skills.

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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