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Software Engineer - Security Champion at Kong Inc. - ApplyBlast

Software Engineer - Security Champion

Kong Inc.

6 days ago

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Hybrid

Full Time

Medior

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Kong is seeking a Software Engineer with a security specialization to join the Runtimes team as a Security Champion. This role focuses on securing AI and API traffic by conducting code audits, managing vulnerabilities, and partnering with engineering teams to address emerging AI threat patterns. The position involves coaching engineers on secure coding practices and contributing to Gateway feature development with security built-in from the start.

Responsibilities

Run security-focused code audits and threat modeling across AI and API Gateway capabilities
Own vulnerability management end-to-end including triage, reproduction, and remediation
Partner with engineering teams on emerging AI threat patterns and coach secure coding practices

Skills

About Kong Inc.

konghq.com

Headquarters

San Francisco, California, United States

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Founded

2017

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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.