Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks.
They don't give you offer/number even you pass all panel interview, ceo interview and reference check. Please don't waste your time. CEO round is all weird questions like do you feel lucky to be here in US ?
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Kong SWE role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Kong's interview process for their SWE roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Kong's SWE interview process.
Kong Work Experiences
1.0
Flexible hours and good pay hindered by poor management
Test Engineer • Former Employee
June 18, 2026
Pros: Working hours are flexible, the pay is pretty good, and commuting is convenient.
Cons: The management is really poor. The test supervisor got a bunch of entry-level certificates and started misleading everyone.
5.0
One of the best place to learn and grow
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test • Former Employee
September 20, 2022
Pros: - Practical interview process, long but really worth it. Interview itself looks like an onboarding process
- Amazing product and team
- Awesome compensation
- Good leadership overall
Cons: I am not sure if there are any cons.
5.0
Working at Kong
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
July 14, 2023
Pros: Great work. Very challenging sometimes, but learning a lot. Proper mix of SaaS and deep systems tech. Very nice culture, I feel empowered. People are helpful and happy to help out. Product strategy makes sense and company has been seeing great growth.
Cons: Can't think of any right now.
- 1.0Flexible hours and good pay hindered by poor managementTest Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 18, 2026Pros: Working hours are flexible, the pay is pretty good, and commuting is convenient.Cons: The management is really poor. The test supervisor got a bunch of entry-level certificates and started misleading everyone.
- 5.0One of the best place to learn and growSenior Software Development Engineer in Test • Former EmployeeSeptember 20, 2022Pros: - Practical interview process, long but really worth it. Interview itself looks like an onboarding process - Amazing product and team - Awesome compensation - Good leadership overallCons: I am not sure if there are any cons.
- 5.0Working at KongSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 14, 2023Pros: Great work. Very challenging sometimes, but learning a lot. Proper mix of SaaS and deep systems tech. Very nice culture, I feel empowered. People are helpful and happy to help out. Product strategy makes sense and company has been seeing great growth.Cons: Can't think of any right now.
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