Software Engineer - API Gateway

I. Why Join Us: A Path to Global Impact<br>Join a high-growth, capital-backed company at the forefront of the Cloud-Native landscape.<br><br>Contribute directly to Apache APISIX, the world's leading open-source API Gateway (15k+ GitHub stars), which manages trillions of API requests daily for global enterprises.<br><br>Work alongside top engineers, including an Apache Software Foundation Member and VP of the APISIX project. You will develop high-throughput, distributed systems primarily using Go and Lua.<br><br>Your code will be deployed globally across thousands of production environments. Achieve instantaneous, visible influence through international release notes and a verifiable open-source contribution record.<br><br>We operate as a remote-first, international team, offering exceptional flexibility. We provide competitive compensation packages and align your career trajectory directly with the company's global expansion.<br><br>II. Your Contribution (Key Responsibilities)<br>Drive the research and development of core features for our high-performance API Gateway and related infrastructure projects.<br><br>Engage deeply in major sub-projects, including Apache APISIX, Ingress Controller, and API7 Products.<br><br>Actively participate and collaborate within the global open-source community, including Code Review, RFC proposals, and managing Pull Requests (PRs).<br><br>Implement and continuously refine high-concurrency and high-availability system architectures.<br><br>III. Candidate Profile (What We Look For)<br><br>Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including networking protocols (TCP/HTTP) and the ability to diagnose complex network issues.<br><br>Development Proficiency: Proven competence in a Linux development environment. Experience with the Cloud-Native ecosystem (Docker, Kubernetes) is a distinct advantage.<br><br>Professional Communication: Professional proficiency in written English is mandatory for technical documentation, global communication, and community interaction.<br><br>Mindset: Highly self-motivated, with a genuine passion for open source and a desire to thrive in a decentralized, international team.<br><br>Preferred Experience (Bonus Points)<br>A track record of contributions, evidenced by submitted Pull Requests (PRs) to open-source projects on GitHub.<br><br>Practical experience developing plugins for or using high-performance components like Nginx, Envoy, or OpenResty.<br><br>Familiarity with Kubernetes Controller/Operator development patterns.<br><br>Proficiency in a secondary programming language (e.g., C, Python, JavaScript).<br><br>Prior project experience utilizing Go or Lua.<br><br>IV. Ideal Fit<br>This role is an exceptional opportunity if you:<br><br>Are focused on rapidly building global open-source credibility and gaining international collaboration expertise.<br><br>Are committed to building a long-term career in Cloud Native, API infrastructure, or distributed systems.<br><br>Seek to join a truly technology-driven, remote-first organization with a flat hierarchy.