Jobs at Kong

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Kong, founded in 2015, delivers an open‑source API gateway that powers thousands of companies worldwide. Its flagship product, Kong Gateway, scales from edge to cloud, while Kong Enterprise adds advanced security, analytics, and developer portal features.

Kong hires engineers, product managers, security specialists, and support engineers. Candidates can expect rigorous code reviews, a culture that emphasizes open‑source contributions, and sprint cycles that deliver new API features in 2–4 week increments.

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EMEA Technical Account Manager - UK

Company: Kong

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 22, 2024

The job posting is for a Customer Experience team member at Kong, a cloud native API platform. The role involves working with customers to enable them to leverage APIs and microservices, and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Enterprise Account Executive - Northeast

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 18, 2024

The job posting is looking for a sales candidate with experience in hunting, a strong desire to succeed, and a past track record of success. The company, Kong, is a cloud native API platform that aims to enable companies to become API-first and securely accelerate AI adoption.

Enterprise Account Executive, Rockies

Company: Kong

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2024

Kong is seeking an Enterprise Sales Executive with a successful background in sales and account management to power their growth strategy. The role involves developing and executing sales strategies, building and maintaining relationships with C-level executives, and contributing to business growth initiatives.

Enterprise Account Executive

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 21, 2024

Kong is looking for an experienced sales professional to sell their Enterprise Platform to global enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate has experience in selling enterprise software, especially open source APIs and infrastructure software. The role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to travel.

Sales Development Representative (Chicago - Hybrid)

Company: Kong

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The job posting is for a sales role at Kong, a cloud native API platform. The job requires strong sales and product knowledge, and the ability to work with the sales team to develop and lead inbound and outbound campaigns. The company is looking for a self-starter with a track record of hitting and exceeding goals, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 18, 2024

The job posting is for a cloud native API platform company, Kong, looking for a candidate to build and maintain workflows for automating releasing, testing, and deploying products. The company is an equal opportunity employer and offers a hybrid work environment.

Staff Solutions Architect

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 16, 2024

Kong is looking for a Staff Solutions Architect to join their Professional Services team. The role involves leading and guiding customers through their technical journey with Kong, ensuring they receive the utmost value from their investment in the company's products.

Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago

Company: Kong

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2024

Kong is seeking an Enterprise Sales Executive with a successful background in sales and account management to power their growth strategy. The role involves developing and executing sales strategies, building relationships with C-level executives, and contributing to business growth initiatives.

Sales Development Representative

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The job posting is for a sales role at Kong, a cloud native API platform. The company is looking for a self-starter with strong sales or customer-facing experience, a hunter mentality, and a strong desire to win. The role involves developing and leading inbound and outbound campaigns, developing sales and product knowledge, and interacting with IT and business decision-makers.

Senior Technical Customer Success Manager, Australia

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 22, 2024

The job posting is for a technical customer-facing role at Kong, a cloud-native API platform. The role involves working with customers to understand their needs, implementing and running processes, and driving adoption of Kong products. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in a technical customer-facing role, excellent communication skills, and experience with DevOps or full-stack application development.

Staff Software Engineer - Logs/traces

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 28, 2024

The job posting is for a software developer position at Kong, a cloud-native API platform. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining microservices that power Kong's Service Connectivity Platform. The company is looking for candidates with expertise in log ingestion, indexing, and search at scale, as well as experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.

Senior Manager of Customer Experience, India

Company: Kong

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 28, 2024

The job posting is for a Senior Manager of the Customer Experience team at Kong, a cloud native API platform. The role involves leading a global team, defining strategies, and collaborating with regional teams to drive customer value realization. The company is looking for a leader who loves growing their team, is passionate about technology, and has strong communication skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Kong?
Kong offers a collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on open‑source contributions. The company supports flexible schedules, remote work options, and frequent hackathons that encourage innovation. Employees receive comprehensive health benefits, a generous stock‑option pool, and continuous learning programs that include conference funding and internal tech talks.
What types of positions are available at Kong?
Kong hires across multiple domains: Software Engineering (frontend, backend, infrastructure), Product Management, Security & Compliance, DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering, Customer Success & Support, and Data Analytics. Each role requires a blend of technical expertise and a passion for building scalable API solutions.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Kong?
Showcase relevant open‑source contributions, especially to API‑related projects. Highlight experience with Kong Gateway, Envoy, or similar API gateways. Prepare for coding challenges that emphasize Go or Rust proficiency, data‑structure optimization, and API design patterns. Finally, demonstrate your impact in previous roles by quantifying performance improvements or revenue gains.

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