Software Engineer, Gateway - Shanghai

Kong Inc.(2 months ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$150,521 - $200,981 (estimated)All Cost Center

About this role

A Software Engineer for Gateway at Kong in Shanghai is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining API management software focusing on features like proxying capabilities and load balancing. The role involves troubleshooting, performance tuning, and engaging with the open-source community to enhance Kong's core offerings. Candidates should have over three years of experience in server-side applications, strong knowledge of distributed systems, Linux, and considerable expertise in Rust, particularly with async programming.

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Required Skills

API Management
Software Design
Proxying Capabilities
Load Balancing
Database Support
Troubleshooting
Performance Tuning
Open Source Engagement
Distributed Systems
Linux Troubleshooting

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About Kong Inc.

konghq.com

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.