Staff Backend Engineer, India

GitLab · IT

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Full TimePosted Sep 2, 2026

Source: GitLab

AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
IT
Salary
Not disclosed
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Staff
Posted
Sep 2, 2026

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

GitLab is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer for a remote role based in India to lead cross-team architecture and AI-assisted engineering initiatives.

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will drive the modularization of a large-scale monolith, define technical standards across product groups, and provide senior leadership for AI-driven development workflows. This role emphasizes influence through written communication and technical judgment, requiring deep experience in scaling complex backend platforms without relying on formal authority.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote role in India
Staff level leadership
Focus on AI-assisted workflows
Large-scale monolith modernization
Equity and stock purchase benefits

What You’ll Bring

Sustained record of technical leadership across multiple teams
Deep backend architecture and production experience in complex systems
Experience modernizing a monolith or legacy backend architecture in production
Ability to create alignment through clear written proposals and documentation
Production experience with AI-assisted or agentic engineering workflows

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 a DevSecOps platform used by over 50 million registered users to facilitate software development and operational efficiency. The company operates as a remote-first organization with a focus on asynchronous communication and high-performance engineering culture.

Listing checked for remote eligibility · Posted Sep 2, 2026 · GitLabApply →
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