Senior Staff Product Manager, Kong Gateway Core at Kong

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Cloud Native, API ManagementIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of software product management experience
Demonstrated experience in working with products that required strong understanding of system and network programming
Knowledge of crafting APIs and SDKs
Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders
Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced and evolving technology landscape, with a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the core of the Gateway, focusing on improving stability and performance
Craft a data-informed product roadmap, defining priorities, and overseeing the success of features
Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to bring the product offerings to market and expand our customer base
Work closely with our customers to gather feedback, requirements, and use cases to drive our long-term roadmap
Act as a technical advocate, delivering presentations and promoting Kong Gateway’s full-lifecycle API management capabilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementNginxOpenRestyAPI GatewaySystem ProgrammingNetwork ProgrammingAPIsSDKsRoadmap Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What salary is offered for this Senior Staff Product Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 6+ years of software product management experience, demonstrated experience with products requiring strong understanding of system and network programming, knowledge of crafting APIs and SDKs, exceptional communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced tech landscape.

What is the company culture like at Kong?

Kong encourages candidates who don't meet every criterion to apply, valuing those particularly strong in a few key areas with interest in others, and fosters close collaboration across engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customers in a fast-paced environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this product manager position?

Strong candidates have 6+ years of product management experience, particularly with system/network programming-heavy products, API/SDK knowledge, excellent communication to diverse stakeholders, and adaptability to fast-paced tech trends—even if they don't check every box.

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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