Senior Software Engineer - Gateway

Kong Inc.(17 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$136,774 - $183,624 (estimated)All Cost Center

About this role

Kong is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on core features of its API management software, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining the platform's foundational components. The role involves contributing to open-source projects, developing innovative features, and supporting the infrastructure that enables API and AI connectivity.

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Required Skills

Rust
Linux
Distributed Systems
Networking
API Management
Async Rust
Troubleshooting
Performance Optimization
Open Source
LuaJIT

About Kong Inc.

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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.

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