Jobs at Kong

Join an internal AI enablement team to assess workflows, build prompt-based automations and lightweight apps, coach business teams, test and document tools, track user skill development, research AI platforms, and ensure governance and security compliance.

Build and maintain scalable search, notification, and audit-logging backend services. Design and implement MCP tools, optimize performance and reliability, write well-tested Go code, collaborate on product requirements, mentor junior engineers, participate in on-call rotation, and contribute to platform architecture and roadmap.

Provide administrative and logistical support to US, EMEA, and APJ Sales leaders: manage complex multi-time-zone calendars, coordinate international travel and visas, handle expense reporting, maintain filing systems, support onboarding, and improve administrative processes while protecting confidential information.

Lead and own the visual and interaction language for the company's design system. Build and document components, tokens, templates, and layout patterns; ensure accessibility (WCAG) and high-quality shipped UI. Collaborate closely with a Design Technologist and engineering, run office hours and critiques, mentor designers, and drive system improvements to keep product and system cohesive at scale.

Lead AMS GTM planning and execution: fiscal modeling, headcount, quota and territory planning; design coverage models; monitor funnel, pipeline, forecasting and CRM accuracy; produce management reporting; drive deal velocity and process improvements; coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and support operating cadence for a hyper-growth sales organization.

Design and build scalable distributed backend systems in Golang using PostgreSQL and Redis. Architect highly available services across microservices, networking, and cloud platforms; prototype and productionize platform capabilities and internal tooling; collaborate with CTO leadership on strategic initiatives; and influence engineering standards. The role focuses on greenfield AI infrastructure, developer tooling, performance, reliability, and systems operating at scale.

Build and maintain backend microservices in Golang for authentication and authorization. Design scalable APIs, deploy services on AWS and Kubernetes, implement secure high-volume access control, write tests, participate in on-call rotation, collaborate on design and reviews, and monitor and optimize performance and reliability.

Own territory and sell the Kong Enterprise Platform to large enterprises: generate pipeline, document buying criteria, forecast, collaborate with product/marketing/customer success, negotiate and close deals, meet quotas, and travel to customer sites (30–50%).

Sell Kong Enterprise Platform into named enterprise accounts by building pipeline, executing territory account plans, meeting quotas, forecasting, and closing deals. Own the book of business, document buying criteria and processes, collaborate with product/marketing/customer success, and travel to customer sites as needed to drive long-term customer value.

Identify and qualify new sales opportunities via outbound and inbound outreach. Conduct calls, video, LinkedIn and email outreach; update Salesforce; set qualified meetings for Account Executives; exceed monthly/quarterly opportunity quotas; collaborate with marketing and AEs; complete sales training and ramp to quota while developing sales skills for future roles.

The Account Development Representative is responsible for identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities, working closely with sales and marketing teams to achieve pipeline goals and deliver training in sales methodologies.

Design, build, and maintain API management software and core features (proxying, load balancing, database support). Implement scalable, distributed systems, perform low-level Linux troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimizations. Engage with the open-source community, bridge integrations with third-party deployment platforms, and support AI/LLM related applications.

Lead reliability and implementation for Kong's Managed Gateways: design and operate multi-cloud, Kubernetes-based systems, own incident response and SLOs, automate CI/CD and IaC, mentor SREs, and drive enterprise customer onboarding and technical implementations.

The Partner Sales Manager will build and manage partner relations in India, driving sales through partnerships, and executing on joint go-to-market strategies and marketing initiatives.

Lead and build a Toronto-based Managed Gateways SRE team, stay hands-on early, architect and operate cloud-native, highly available gateway systems, own incident response, SLOs/SLIs, automation, and cross-functional readiness to ensure 99.99%+ uptime for enterprise customers.

Build and maintain Golang backend microservices for identity and access management on a cloud-native platform. Design scalable APIs, deploy on AWS and Kubernetes, implement secure authentication/authorization, write tests, participate in on-call rotation, collaborate across teams, and monitor service performance to ensure high availability and security.

Lead and manage cross-functional cybersecurity programs across OCISO, define KPIs, prioritize and deliver technical solutions, ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO, PCI, FedRAMP, NIST), mitigate risks, and present technical issues and resolutions to leadership while collaborating with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Lead technical security for Kong Gateway by architecting WAF/IDS/IPS, designing zero-trust multi-cloud solutions, driving incident response and CVE remediation, partnering on strategic security roadmap, and mentoring engineers to elevate organizational security posture.

Lead and execute strategic revenue programs and events for the CRO organization, including executive briefing and sponsorship programs, investor relations, SKO and incentive trip logistics, CRO operating rhythm and QBR coordination, and employee recognition/gifting. Manage vendor coordination, registration websites, budgets, procurement, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive revenue and retention.

Senior Solutions Engineer supporting pre-sales: run PoCs, evangelize Kong API platform, gather requirements, build customer relationships, coordinate with product/engineering/support, create DevOps and implementation documentation, and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sales lifecycle.