Kong Inc.
The Senior Software Engineer, AI Gateway will design, build, and maintain API management software and its underlying stack, focusing on core features like proxying, load balancing, and database support. This role involves developing innovative features, troubleshooting bugs, and optimizing performance while engaging with the open-source community. The position requires strong expertise in distributed systems, Linux networking, and AI LLM concepts to support Kong's connectivity layer for AI.
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
2017
Kong Inc. is a leading API gateway and service mesh provider, designed to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance across modern architectures. The company's unified platform, Kong Konnect, provides tools for API management, AI gateway integration, and event streaming, enabling seamless connectivity and governance for organizations. With features tailored for API producers and consumers, Kong empowers businesses to build, run, discover, and govern APIs efficiently while supporting AI modernization efforts. Trusted by top companies, Kong is recognized for its ability to accelerate digital transformation and foster innovation in the API ecosystem.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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