Kong

Software Engineer Interview Experience

July 12, 2022

Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I applied online.

Made it only to the manager review. It was a casual conversation about stuff I've worked on, stuff they want to do and how the two might align. It seemed like the manager hadn't really read my application or talked to the recruiter so I got the sense he wouldn't have chosen to speak with me.

Questions

Tell me about what you do in your current role.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Kong Software Engineer role.

Success Rate

17%

Pass Rate

Kong's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.

Experience Rating

Positive33%

Neutral17%

Negative50%

Candidates reported having negative feelings for Kong's Software Engineer interview process.

Kong Work Experiences

Timely, transparent, and a respectful environment

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Very timely and transparent. Everyone is so nice and respectful.

Cons: No cons. They were very approachable and it felt at home.

Timely, transparent, and a respectful environment

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Very timely and transparent. Everyone is so nice and respectful.

Cons: No cons. They were very approachable and it felt at home.

Good place to work at

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Good WLB, Competitive Pay, Good Team and Company culture.

Cons: I experienced the growing pains of the startup environment.

Good place to work at

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Good WLB, Competitive Pay, Good Team and Company culture.

Cons: I experienced the growing pains of the startup environment.

Phenomenal business with MASSIVE potential

Software Engineer • Former Employee

December 14, 2021

Pros: This business is in many ways sub-optimized, with a lot of opportunity being left on the table (products to address these opps are still in ideation or development stage), and yet it is still growing at a torrid pace. Market opportunity is almost limitless. API-first is today and the future, and Kong is at the forefront of that. Recent hiring spree of top tier execs reflect humility in founders to do what's best for the business to ensure it reaches its potential. They are not afraid to make tough decisions and bring in the right people to help Kong scale.

Cons: Honestly, none that I can think of.

Phenomenal business with MASSIVE potential

Software Engineer • Former Employee

December 14, 2021

Pros: This business is in many ways sub-optimized, with a lot of opportunity being left on the table (products to address these opps are still in ideation or development stage), and yet it is still growing at a torrid pace. Market opportunity is almost limitless. API-first is today and the future, and Kong is at the forefront of that. Recent hiring spree of top tier execs reflect humility in founders to do what's best for the business to ensure it reaches its potential. They are not afraid to make tough decisions and bring in the right people to help Kong scale.

Cons: Honestly, none that I can think of.

Timely, transparent, and a respectful environment

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Very timely and transparent. Everyone is so nice and respectful.

Cons: No cons. They were very approachable and it felt at home.

5.0
Timely, transparent, and a respectful environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
July 16, 2026
Pros: Very timely and transparent. Everyone is so nice and respectful.
Cons: No cons. They were very approachable and it felt at home.

Good place to work at

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Good WLB, Competitive Pay, Good Team and Company culture.

Cons: I experienced the growing pains of the startup environment.

5.0
Good place to work at
Software Engineer • Former Employee
May 21, 2025
Pros: Good WLB, Competitive Pay, Good Team and Company culture.
Cons: I experienced the growing pains of the startup environment.

Phenomenal business with MASSIVE potential

Software Engineer • Former Employee

December 14, 2021

Pros: This business is in many ways sub-optimized, with a lot of opportunity being left on the table (products to address these opps are still in ideation or development stage), and yet it is still growing at a torrid pace. Market opportunity is almost limitless. API-first is today and the future, and Kong is at the forefront of that. Recent hiring spree of top tier execs reflect humility in founders to do what's best for the business to ensure it reaches its potential. They are not afraid to make tough decisions and bring in the right people to help Kong scale.

Cons: Honestly, none that I can think of.

5.0
Phenomenal business with MASSIVE potential
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 14, 2021
Pros: This business is in many ways sub-optimized, with a lot of opportunity being left on the table (products to address these opps are still in ideation or development stage), and yet it is still growing at a torrid pace. Market opportunity is almost limitless. API-first is today and the future, and Kong is at the forefront of that. Recent hiring spree of top tier execs reflect humility in founders to do what's best for the business to ensure it reaches its potential. They are not afraid to make tough decisions and bring in the right people to help Kong scale.
Cons: Honestly, none that I can think of.

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