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Sales Strategy and Operations Manager

California, MO · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Kong is seeking a seasoned Leader to join our Revenue Operations team. In this position, you'll serve as a trusted business partner; an advocate for and advisor to the American GTM Leadership team.

New

KONG

Enterprise Account Executive, Southeast

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

At Kong, we offer UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS with MASSIVE UPSIDE , competitive benefits, and equity in a company with huge growth potential. What You'll Be Doing: * Develop and execute sales strategies to ...

Kong

Commercial Account Executive

Springfield, IL · Remote

$180K - $240K/yr

Represent Kong with professionalism, acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings. What You'll Bring: * 5+ years of experience in commercial sales

Kong

Staff Design Technologist

Albany, NY · On-site

$140K - $205K/yr

Kong is building the future of AI connectivity and API management. We're hiring a Staff Design Technologist to sit at the intersection of product design, design systems, and frontend implementation ...

Kong

Enterprise Account Executive, Northeast I

Albany, NY · On-site

$340K - $400K/yr

At Kong, we offer UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS with MASSIVE UPSIDE , competitive benefits, and equity in a company with huge growth potential. What You'll Do: * Develop and execute sales strategies to target ...

Kong

Enterprise Account Executive, Northeast I

Boston, MA · On-site

$340K - $400K/yr

At Kong, we offer UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS with MASSIVE UPSIDE , competitive benefits, and equity in a company with huge growth potential. What You'll Do: * Develop and execute sales strategies to target ...

Kong Inc

Staff Solutions Engineer - New York

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

Kong sits at the intersection of API management and AI connectivity, and you'll be the person who makes that story real for customers. What You'll Do: * Support field sales in helping customers ...

Kong

Commercial Account Executive

Denver, CO · Remote

$180K - $240K/yr

Represent Kong with professionalism, acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings. What You'll Bring: * 5+ years of experience in commercial sales

Kong

Sales Strategy and Operations Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Kong is seeking a seasoned Leader to join our Revenue Operations team. In this position, you'll serve as a trusted business partner; an advocate for and advisor to the American GTM Leadership team.

Kong

WI · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Kong is seeking a seasoned Leader to join our Revenue Operations team. In this position, you'll serve as a trusted business partner; an advocate for and advisor to the American GTM Leadership team.

New

Kong

Commercial Account Executive

Olympia, WA · Remote

$180K - $240K/yr

Represent Kong with professionalism, acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings. What You'll Bring: * 5+ years of experience in commercial sales

Kong

Staff Engagement Manager

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$120K - $172K/yr

Working at Kong presents a unique opportunity to help customers modernize their approach to IT to embrace Cloud Native development principles. What You'll Do: * Customer Delivery * Own and lead ...

Kong

Commercial Account Executive

Austin, TX · Remote

$180K - $240K/yr

Represent Kong with professionalism, acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings. What You'll Bring: * 5+ years of experience in commercial sales

Kong

Commercial Account Executive

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$180K - $240K/yr

Represent Kong with professionalism, acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings. What You'll Bring: * 5+ years of experience in commercial sales

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How much do kong jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for kong in the United States is $20.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Kong engineer?

Kong engineers are professionals who specialize in the deployment, management, and optimization of the Kong API gateway and related technologies. They are responsible for setting up Kong to manage, secure, and monitor APIs for organizations of all sizes. Their tasks often include configuring plugins, troubleshooting issues, integrating Kong with other services, and ensuring high performance and security of API traffic. These engineers typically possess skills in cloud infrastructure, networking, and API management, and may work with both open-source Kong and Kong Enterprise solutions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Kong API Gateway engineer?

To thrive as a Kong API Gateway Engineer, you need expertise in API management, networking concepts, and proficiency in programming languages like Lua or Go, often supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with Kong Gateway, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and relevant certifications such as Kong Associate Developer are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams and troubleshooting complex integrations. These skills are essential for ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing API infrastructure within modern applications.

What are typical challenges faced by engineers working with Kong API Gateway, and how can they be addressed?

Engineers working with Kong API Gateway often encounter challenges related to scaling, plugin customization, and integration with diverse backend systems. Managing high traffic loads requires careful configuration and monitoring to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Customizing plugins may involve working with Lua or Go, which can present a learning curve. Collaborating closely with DevOps, security, and backend teams is crucial to ensure seamless implementation and to address security and compliance requirements. Regularly participating in knowledge-sharing sessions and leveraging community resources can also help overcome these challenges.

What is the difference between Kong vs API Gateway Developer?

AspectKongAPI Gateway Developer
CredentialsCertifications in API management, cloud platforms, or Kong-specific trainingKnowledge of API management, scripting, and cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentCloud-based, API management platforms, DevOps teamsDevelopment teams, API design, and integration projects
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, SaaS providers, API-centric organizationsSoftware development firms, API-focused roles in various industries

While Kong is a specific API management platform used to deploy, secure, and manage APIs, an API Gateway Developer is a role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining API gateways, which may include Kong or other platforms. Both roles require API knowledge, but Kong specialists focus on the platform's features, whereas API Gateway Developers have broader responsibilities across different tools and environments.

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Sales Strategy and Operations Manager

Kong

California, MO • On-site

$140 - $210/hr

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Job description

Are you ready to unlock intelligence?

About the Role:

Kong is seeking a seasoned Leader to join our Revenue Operations team. In this position, you’ll serve as a trusted business partner; an advocate for and advisor to the American GTM Leadership team. You’ll define, track, and implement AMER business objectives, initiatives, strategies, tactics, and processes that scale. This role incorporates hands‑on execution for a hyper‑growth sales team. You need to be a practitioner of full‑funnel GTM Strategy & Operations, a self‑starter, comfortable working in a dynamic, data‑driven environment, and demonstrate curiosity and a “get things done” attitude.

Preferred location:

United States & Canada (Remote)

What You'll Do:

  • Lead annual AMS GTM planning process to include fiscal year/long-range modeling, investment ROI analysis, headcount planning, quota and capacity setting, and territory planning.

  • Partner with leadership to design and implement the AMS GTM structure, segmentation, and coverage model across roles, including Sales, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Sales Development, and Professional Services.

  • Provide visibility and performance tracking on the health of the business, lead funnel monitoring, sales efficiency, and productivity key performance metrics via business intelligence applications.

  • Lead execution of the operating cadence within the theater, supporting management inspection throughout the customer lifecycle at each level of the organization.

  • Support sales leadership with content preparation for key management reporting needs, including but not limited to Quarterly Business Reviews.

  • Drive CRM accuracy, pipeline analytics, forecasting, and ad hoc regional reporting requirements.

  • Ensure efficient deal velocity and monitor deal management processes, make recommendations on process improvement initiatives regarding deal structures, approvals, booking processes, etc.

  • Participate in regular meetings with Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and various other teams to assist in addressing issues, building plans, and driving change management.

  • When requested, assess inquiries directed to the AMS VP of Sales, determine the proper course of action, and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage.

  • Ensure all Sales Leadership team issues are addressed properly, efficiently, and judiciously, and keep track of progress until resolved.

  • Any additional tasks required by the manager.

What You'll Bring:

  • Organization and order during busy periods with composure and focus.

  • Experience with SFDC (Sales Cloud, CPQ), Clari, Outreach, Zoominfo, and similar tools

  • Demonstrable competence with Google G‑Suite tools

  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, a data‑driven mindset

  • Strong customer service attitude, ability to work independently, and in a fast‑paced environment

  • Excellent written and communication skills.

  • 5-8 years of relevant business experience

  • A team player who works well in a collaborative environment.

  • BA/BS in a quantitative field, MBA, or related graduate degree a plus

About Kong:

Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.

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