Staff Backend Engineer, EMEA

GitLab · IT

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Full Time328,000 PLN - 492,000 PLNPosted Sep 2, 2026

Source: GitLab

AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
IT
Salary
328,000 PLN - 492,000 PLN
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Staff
Posted
Sep 2, 2026

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

Lead complex backend initiatives and monolith modularization as a Staff Backend Engineer at GitLab. This role is 100% remote for residents of Poland.

You will drive GitLab's modular backend, service, data, and platform architecture, leading the transition of a large monolith toward reusable, independent systems. Acting as a technical leader without relying on formal authority, you will define API standards, establish Go and Rust service patterns, mentor engineers, and guide AI-assisted engineering guardrails.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote within Poland
328,000 PLN - 492,000 PLN
Staff seniority
Monolith modularization and Go/Rust focus
Flexible Paid Time Off

What You’ll Bring

Sustained record of technical leadership across more than one team or a broad product area
Deep backend architecture and production experience in complex applications, services, or platforms
Experience modernizing a monolith or legacy backend architecture in production
Strong ability to create alignment through clear written proposals and decision records
Production experience with AI-assisted or agentic engineering workflows

What You’ll Get

Flexible Paid Time Off
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Team Member Resource Groups

About the Company

GitLab is a leading DevSecOps platform trusted by millions of users to ship secure software faster. The organization operates under a remote-first, asynchronous model, prioritizing AI-driven workflows, continuous collaboration, and high-performance engineering cultures.

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