Staff Security Researcher

GitLab · Security

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Full Time$168,000 - $238,000 USDPosted Sep 5, 2026

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Category
Security
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Staff
Job salary
$168,000 - $238,000 USD

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Original employer: GitLabSource ATS: gitlabLast checked: Sep 7, 2026Job status: Active

GitLab is seeking a Staff Security Researcher to focus on AI-driven DevSecOps security, fully remote within Canada, Israel, the UK, or the US.

As a Staff Security Researcher, you will conduct cutting-edge penetration testing and vulnerability research on GitLab's AI-powered platform and agentic surfaces. You will build automation tools for security discovery, mentor other team members, and drive systemic improvements to the codebase while working within a global high-performance team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote in Canada, Israel, UK, US
Salary $168,000 - $238,000 USD
Staff seniority level
Focus on AI-powered DevSecOps security
Equity and growth benefits

What You’ll Bring

7+ Years of experience in security research, penetration testing, or offensive security roles
Proficiency in one or more of Ruby, Go, Python, TypeScript, or Rust
Hands-on experience discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities
Ability to read and analyze code across multiple languages and codebases
Understanding of AI attack vectors including prompt injection, agent manipulation, and workflow exploitation

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, helping organizations build, secure, and deploy software through an AI-integrated environment. With over 50 million registered users, the company focuses on improving developer productivity and operational efficiency.

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