Senior Software Engineer, AI Gateway
Pubblicato il 29-10-2026 - Kong in MilanopbAre you ready to unlock intelligence? /b /p pIf 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. /p h3bThe Mission /b /h3 pThe AI Gateway team is on a mission to build the central nervous system for the agentic era, enabling developers to securely and reliably connect, observe, and manage their AI and ML services at scale. We are architecting the foundational layer that will power the next generation of intelligent applications. Your work will directly impact developer delight and ensure our infrastructure is the most trusted path for AI traffic in the world. /p h3bWhat You’ll Do /b /h3 ul lipDesign, own, and lead the development of critical, high-performance components for Kong’s AI Gateway using Golang. /p /li lipInfluence the technical roadmap and architecture, ensuring our systems are scalable, resilient, and prepared for future challenges. /p /li lipArchitect solutions that prevent technical debt and maintain our commitment to 99.99% uptime and reliability. /p /li lipMentor and guide other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving. /p /li lipDrive best practices in testing, observability, and continuous integration/delivery within a complex, distributed environment. /p /li lipCollaborate cross-functionally with product management, SRE, and other engineering teams to deliver a world-class developer experience. /p /li lipResolve complex technical issues and conduct deep-dives into system performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks. /p /li /ul h3bThe Toolkit /b /h3 ul lipExtensive professional experience building software in a systems language like Golang or Python. /p /li lipDeep understanding of distributed systems, microservice architectures, and API design principles. /p /li lipProven experience with cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker. /p /li lipExperience with or a strong interest in AI/ML infrastructure, such as LLM orchestration, vector databases, or model serving. /p /li lipSolid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP/2, gRPC). /p /li /ul h3bThe Kong DNA /b /h3 ul lipOwnership: You are a proactive problem-solver with a bias for action, taking full ownership of your work from concept to production. /p /li lipUrgency: You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and you are driven to deliver results quickly and efficiently. /p /li lipCollaboration: You are an excellent communicator who works effectively with a globally distributed team to achieve shared goals. /p /li /ul h3bBonus Points /b /h3 ul lipContributions to open-source software projects. /p /li lipExperience with Nginx, Lua, or service mesh technologies. /p /li lipFamiliarity with AI frameworks like LangChain, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. /p /li lipPrior experience building API gateways, developer platforms, or large-scale infrastructure-as-a-service products. /p /li /ul p#LI-EA1 /p pbAbout Kong: /b /p pKong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, is building the connectivity layer of AI. Trusted by the Fortune 500® and AI-native startups alike, Kong’s unified API and AI platform enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI traffic — on any model, any cloud. For more information, visit /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
