Senior Program Manager, Kong
Engineering Operations
CA$104-125k
+ Equity
Microservice API gateway
Open for applications
Microservice API gateway
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
CA$104-125k
+ Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind!
Role
Who you are
- This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves
- 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Technical Program Management, or similar roles in high-growth environments
- Background in software engineering, ideally within a SaaS company
- Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive clarity across teams
- Strong systems thinking and a bias for action. You don’t just identify problems, you solve them
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- If 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
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Senior Program Manager, Engineering to help us scale how we build. As we grow, the complexity of our systems, teams, and processes grows with us. This role is critical to keeping everything running smoothly
- You’ll operate at the center of engineering, product, and business teams, driving alignment, accelerating execution, and ensuring we deliver high-quality software at scale
- Own and drive complex, cross-functional programs that are critical to scaling our engineering organization
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and implement pragmatic, scalable solutions
- Optimize tools, processes, and workflows to increase Engineering efficiency and reduce friction
- Define and track key engineering metrics, using data to guide decisions and drive accountability
- Act as a force multiplier—removing blockers, aligning stakeholders, and keeping teams focused on what matters most
Our take
Kong provides a cutting-edge API and service lifecycle management platform tailored for modern architectures, such as microservices, containers, cloud, and serverless environments. With a focus on flexibility, scalability, speed, and performance, Kong allows developers and Global 5000 enterprises to securely connect and orchestrate microservice APIs for today's sophisticated applications.
The core products offered by Kong include an open-source API and Microservices management solution, Galileo, a platform for API analytics and debugging; Gelato, a platform for creating developed portals for PIs and Microservices; and API Marketplace, a hub for discovering and publishing cloud APIs. Additionally, the introduction of a new collection of AI plug-ins in Kong Gateway 3.6 enhances the platform's capabilities further, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and advancement.
In pursuit of growth, the company is prioritising expanding its marketing efforts, bolstering its customer service team, and accelerating product development. By focusing on these key areas, Kong aims to continue providing unparalleled solutions and support to its ever-expanding user base in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern application development.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2024
$175m
SERIES E
Feb 2021
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $345.6m
Company benefits
- Flexible time off: Take time to take care of yourself and the things that matter most
- Stock options: We want you to share in our success. That's why stock options are offered to most Kongers
- U-First Fridays: Get 4 hours a month for continuous learning with a book, podcast, or course of your choice
- Virtual events: Stay connected with Donut chats, trivia, fitness challenges, guided meditations, and more
- Dedicated unplug days: Silence those notifications. Enjoy some well-deserved long weekend where the entire team unplugs
- Home office stipend: Build a home office environment tailored to support your productivity
Company HQ
Rincon Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Augusto Marietti
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded Mashape API Marketplace. Before Mashape, Augusto was an SF homeless immigrant from Italy.
Marco Palladino
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously co-founded MemboxX, an online service for storing documents and small pieces of personal data.
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