Solutions Engineer - California
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Job Summary
To support the API and AI connectivity revolution, the full-time remote Staff Solutions Engineer - California will act as a trusted technical advisor, assisting customers in architecting secure and scalable API ecosystems while managing complex enterprise deals and providing technical validation throughout the evaluation process.
Key responsibilities
- Support field sales by helping customers understand the value of the Kong API and AI connectivity platform
- Conduct discovery conversations to align customer requirements with Kong solutions and manage technical validation during POCs
- Mentor junior SEs and drive thought leadership through technical blogs, webinars, and industry events
Required qualifications
- 7+ years of software engineering and/or solutions engineering experience at a SaaS, open source, or enterprise software company
- Proven track record of managing complex, enterprise-level deals with multiple stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native platforms
- Experience with REST and GraphQL APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and API security patterns
- Working knowledge of AI/LLM architectures and familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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