Senior Software Engineer, (Insomnia)

Kong, the leader in cloud native API technologies with over 300 million downloads, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Insomnia team. Insomnia, acquired in 2019, is a full-lifecycle API development platform that has become crucial to Kong's product portfolio. As a senior engineer, you'll work with a globally distributed team on the desktop Insomnia application, CLI, and related products.

The role combines technical expertise with community engagement, requiring strong coding abilities and excellent communication skills. You'll contribute to meaningful product experiences while maintaining engineering standards through code reviews and technical discussions. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge API technologies at a company that powers 83% of today's web traffic through APIs.

Kong's mission is to build the nervous system that safely connects all of humankind, making them the backbone of cloud connectivity. They serve organizations from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, helping them become API-first and accelerate their market presence. The company values diversity and maintains an inclusive environment, making it an ideal workplace for talented engineers looking to make a significant impact in the API management space.

This remote position offers the flexibility of working from anywhere while being part of a global team that's shaping the future of API development. The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also a collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for learning, with bonus points for experience with platform-specific development like Electron.