Kong

Software Engineer, Gateway Enterprise - Shanghai

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and a minimum of one year of DevOps-related internship or work experience. They should have a foundational understanding of Bazel with a willingness to learn build optimization, along with fundamental knowledge of Lua and Rust programming languages, and experience with relevant projects preferred. A foundational knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and proficiency with version control tools (Git) are also required, alongside a basic understanding of cloud services concepts (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you will assist in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, collaborate with development teams to ensure code quality and deliverability, learn and manage cloud infrastructure, utilize Bazel for building and testing, support development and deployment of Lua and Rust projects, create and maintain technical documentation, and participate in technical support and training activities.

Skills

CI/CD
AWS
Azure
Bazel
Lua
Rust
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
Automation
Cloud Services
Infrastructure-as-code
Monitoring
Observability

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.

Key Metrics

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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