Staff Software Engineer, Security Engineering
If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.
In the Runtime Organization at Kong we build an array of Data Planes that are the key ingredients for our API platform for platform builders: Kong Gateway, Kong AI Gateway, Kong Mesh, Kong Event Gateway.
We are looking for a driven Staff Engineer who specialises in security domains to oversee security across our portfolio of Data Plane products, working with different engineering teams to harden our code and infrastructure.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role that demands a blend of profound technical expertise and exceptional communication.
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Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security needs and translate them into clear processes and requirements for different engineering teams.
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Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.
Stock Options
Unlimited PTO
Sabbatical
Company Shutdown Days
Home Office Stipend
Work From Anywhere
Team Events & Social Budget
Defined Career Pathways