Staff Backend Engineer, Developer Experience

GitLab · DevOps

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Full Time$131,600 - $282,000 USDPosted Aug 25, 2026

Source: gitlab

AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
DevOps
Salary
$131,600 - $282,000 USD
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Staff
Posted
Aug 25, 2026

This role’s source listing does not include Hungary as an eligible location.

GitLab is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to drive developer experience improvements across global teams, available to residents of Canada, the UK, and the US.

As a Staff Backend Engineer in the Developer Experience group, you will lead initiatives to modernize testing, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and reduce systemic bottlenecks for internal engineering teams. This highly visible role involves hands-on coding in Ruby and Go, influencing technical culture, and shaping the future of the internal Developer Experience platform.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote in Canada, UK, US
Salary $131,600 - $282,000 USD
Staff level role
Focus on Developer Experience platform strategy
Equity compensation included

What You’ll Bring

Deep experience with developer tooling, DevEx strategies, and testing frameworks at scale
Experience leading platform or transformation initiatives across multiple teams
Proven ability to influence without authority and collaborate across functions
Familiarity with DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills in a remote-first environment
A product mindset with a passion for empowering developers

What You’ll Get

Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental Leave

About the Company

GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, enabling organizations to improve developer productivity and operational efficiency. With over 50 million registered users, the company empowers teams to ship secure software faster through a fully remote, globally distributed workforce.

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