Software Engineer Intern - AI Gateway

Kong Inc.(29 days ago)

RemoteInternshipIntern$49,958 - $70,131 (estimated)All Cost Center

About this role

The Software Engineer Intern on the AI Gateway Team at Kong will design, build, and maintain the Kong AI Gateway software, focusing on core features like proxying capabilities, load balancing, and database support. This role involves troubleshooting, performance tuning, and collaborating with the open-source community to integrate cutting-edge trends and use cases. Candidates should be proficient in server-side programming, experienced in distributed systems and Linux networking, and have a strong understanding of APIs and low-level technical concepts. Familiarity with AI concepts and technologies like NGINX or Rust is a plus.

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Required Skills

Software Development
Open Source Engagement
Feature Design
Bug Troubleshooting
Performance Tuning
API Development
Linux Systems
Distributed Systems
Technical Documentation
Remote Collaboration

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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.