153K–259K USD / year
Staff Backend Engineer, Core DevOps
BackendRemote — Canada, United States
Published on 2026-09-18
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About this role
As a Staff Backend Engineer on GitLab's Core DevOps team, you will lead backend initiatives and guide the modernization of monolithic architectures. You’ll work collaboratively with various teams to set standards that enhance system efficiency and ensure high-quality deliverables.
About the company
GitLab is a DevSecOps platform that brings source control, CI/CD, security, and project management into a single application. It helps engineering teams plan, build, secure, and ship software faster.
The team
Core DevOps team
Stack
GoKubernetesRustAI-assisted development tools
What you'll do
- Lead technical design and delivery of backend initiatives
- Drive modular backend and platform architecture
- Define standards for APIs and operational documentation
- Establish patterns for dependency management and failure isolation
- Mentor engineers and influence technical direction
What we're looking for
- Experience leading technical work across multiple teams
- Deep backend architecture experience with complex applications
- Experience in modernizing monolithic architectures
- Ability to document and communicate technical decisions
- Experience with AI-assisted workflows
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave