Senior Backend Engineer, GitLab

Software Supply Chain Security: Pipeline Security

$117.6-252k

+ Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Salary applicable to candidates based in California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota

Git

Ruby on Rails

Senior and Expert level

Remote in US

One DevOps platform

Job no longer available

One DevOps platform

1001+ employees

B2BSaaSDevOps

Job no longer available

$117.6-252k

+ Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Salary applicable to candidates based in California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota

Git

Ruby on Rails

Senior and Expert level

Remote in US

1001+ employees

B2BSaaSDevOps

Company mission

To make it so that everyone can contribute. When everyone can contribute, users become contributors and we greatly increase the rate of innovation.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

5+ years of backend development experience
Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and its security features
Deep understanding of CI/CD concepts and pipeline security
Experience with secrets management and security best practices
Strong knowledge of web application security principles
Experience with Git and GitLab/GitHub workflows
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts

What the job involves

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Pipeline Security team, you'll be at the forefront of making CI pipelines more secure and trustworthy for GitLab users worldwide
You'll work on critical security features that directly impact how thousands of organizations handle sensitive information in their development workflows
Our team is currently focused on two major initiatives: developing GitLab's native secrets management system for CI pipelines and implementing SLSA L3 compliance features to enhance software supply chain security
Working with both Ruby on Rails, you'll help shape the security architecture of GitLab's CI/CD infrastructure
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine deep backend development expertise with security engineering, directly contributing to making GitLab's pipelines more secure for everyone
Technical Architecture: Design and implement security-focused features for GitLab's CI/CD pipeline infrastructure, with a focus on secrets management and SLSA compliance
Security Implementation: Contribute to the development of GitLab's native secrets management system for CI pipelines, ensuring secure handling of sensitive information
Code Review: Review code contributions with a security-first mindset, ensuring all new features meet our high security standards
Secure Development: Write secure, maintainable code primarily in Ruby on Rails, with occasional work in Golang for specific components
Technical Collaboration: Apply security best practices and participate in code reviews with a security-focused mindset
Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with security experts and other engineering teams to ensure best practices in secure software development
Documentation: Write and maintain technical documentation for security features, focusing on both implementation details and security considerations
Problem Solving: Debug and resolve complex security-related issues in production environments
Security Architecture: Participate in design discussions and technical reviews with a focus on security implications
The Pipeline Security team is responsible for making CI pipelines more secure and trustworthy for users
We're currently focused on two major initiatives that will significantly improve GitLab's security posture: developing a native secrets management system and implementing SLSA L3 compliance features
Our work directly impacts the security of thousands of organizations' software supply chains

Our take

GitLab is an open-source collaboration platform for developers. It enables teams to build code quickly from anywhere without compromising on security or quality. GitLab already has an estimated 30M+ users from all over the world.

According to a 2021 GitLab report, 60% of developers can release code 2x faster with DevOps platforms that bring teams together and accelerate processes. It stands out by catering to programmers of all experiences. Gitlab's version control system helps streamline the process of creating, maintaining, and deploying code, whoever you are.

GitLab was in the right place to capitalize on the recent trend toward rapid digital transformation and remote working. This trend is expected to continue to grow, and with it, GitLab's popularity. With its successful 2021 IPO and the patronage of major brands such as Nasdaq and Jaguar Land Rover, GitLab is expected to solidify its position as the go-to platform for development teams.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

15% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4)

Trustpilot (1.9)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

Sep 2019

$268m

SERIES E

Dec 2018

$20m

SERIES D

Total funding: $433.4m

Company benefits

We offer benefits to manage your health, wealth, and well-being regardless of location
Flexibility in schedule to be there for life’s important moments
Equity compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan offered
Generous Paid Time Off

Company HQ

Financial District, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Sid Sijbrandij

(CEO)

Studied Physics at the University of Twente. Interned at P&G and IBM. Was Lead Architect at the Netherlands' Ministry of Justice from 2009 to 2012. Founded app store Comcoaster in 2008, and then co-founded GitLab in 2012.

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