Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes

Kong, the leader in cloud native API platforms with over 300 million downloads of their API gateway, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Kubernetes team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge API gateway and cloud-native connectivity solutions that power some of the world's most demanding applications.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and developing Kong's Gateway Operator and Kong Ingress Controller, enabling seamless, secure, and intelligent service connectivity for modern architectures. You'll work with distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, and high-performance APIs, making a direct impact on how organizations manage their APIs across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.

The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies like Golang and Kubernetes while contributing to open-source projects that shape the future of API connectivity. You'll be part of a remote-first, distributed team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The role combines technical challenges of building high-performance, scalable distributed systems with the opportunity to mentor others and engage with the developer community.

Kong's mission to build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind is ambitious and inspiring. With 83% of today's web traffic being API calls, you'll be working on technology that's fundamental to the modern internet. The company's commitment to being API-first and enabling secure AI adoption positions you at the forefront of technological innovation.

This is an ideal role for someone passionate about cloud-native technologies, distributed systems, and API connectivity, offering the opportunity to work with a global leader in API technologies while maintaining work-life balance through remote work options.