Software Engineer, Gateway - Shanghai

Kong is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Gateway team in Shanghai, focusing on core infrastructure and API management. This role is perfect for experienced engineers passionate about distributed systems and low-level programming. As part of the Core Team, you'll work on fundamental features like proxying, load balancing, and database support, directly impacting Kong's open-source project used globally. The position requires strong expertise in Rust programming, Linux systems, and distributed systems architecture. You'll be responsible for building foundations that other teams and customers rely on, while also engaging with the open-source community. Kong offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers API connectivity across clouds, Kubernetes, and data centers. The company values innovation and provides engineers the freedom to contribute to product documentation and shape the future of service connectivity platforms. This role combines technical depth with the opportunity to influence modern architecture solutions.