Senior Software Engineer, AI Gateway

Kong·Milan, Italy·Posted 26 October 2026

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Are you ready to unlock intelligence? 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. THE MISSION: The 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Design, own, and lead the development of critical, high-performance components for Kong’s AI Gateway using Golang. - Influence the technical roadmap and architecture, ensuring our systems are scalable, resilient, and prepared for future challenges. - Architect solutions that prevent technical debt and maintain our commitment to 99.99% uptime and reliability. - Mentor and guide other engineers on the team,…

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