Software Development Engineer in Test, AI Gateway - Shanghai

Kong, the leader in cloud native API platforms with over 300 million downloads of their API gateway, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for their AI Gateway team in Shanghai. This role is perfect for someone passionate about quality assurance and test automation in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge API and AI technologies, being part of a company that handles 83% of today's web traffic through APIs. As an SDET, you'll be integral to the scrum team, involved in all aspects of the development lifecycle from design to production support.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD practices, and API testing, with experience in technologies like JavaScript/TypeScript, Docker, and modern test frameworks such as Cypress and Playwright. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining test automation frameworks, improving test coverage, and ensuring the quality of Kong's AI Gateway products.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the chance to work on technology that's literally connecting the world, as Kong aims to build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind. You'll be working with globally distributed teams, contributing to a product that's at the forefront of API technology and AI integration.

The role offers growth opportunities in both technical skills and leadership, as you'll be helping build an engineering culture focused on quality while working with cutting-edge technologies in the API and AI space. If you're passionate about testing, development, and solving challenging technical problems in a company that's shaping the future of API technology, this role at Kong could be your next career milestone.