Teams at Kong

Source and headhunt top GTM talent for the CRO organization, partner with GTM leaders to define role requirements, conduct deep-dive competency interviews focused on deal mechanics, drive a rigorous interview process, provide market data and advise hiring managers, mentor other recruiters, and track conversion metrics to optimize the hiring funnel.

Source and assess high-caliber go-to-market talent for Kong’s CRO organization. Responsibilities include mapping competitor sales teams, conducting targeted headhunting, advising GTM leaders, providing market compensation data, performing competency interviews focused on sales deal mechanics, improving interview funnel metrics, and mentoring recruiters on GTM terminology and closing strategies.

Own the Konnect Developer Portal self-service experience, including application registration, credentials, teams, and environments. Lead discovery, roadmap development, user research, prioritization, cross-functional delivery, and KPI tracking across API, AI, gateway, lifecycle, monetization, and onboarding capabilities. The role requires strong developer empathy, experience with B2B SaaS or platform products, and the ability to connect frontend UX, backend integrations, and system design.