Staff Backend Engineer (Go), Events Platform @GitLab

Overview

As a Staff Backend Engineer on GitLab's Events & Messaging Platform team, you'll be a foundational technical leader on a high-visibility infrastructure initiative that is critical to GitLab's operations. This role involves consolidating current asynchronous systems into a single scalable messaging and event-processing platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution on the CD platform by decomposing complex architectural designs into deliverable work.
• Solve complex engineering problems and contribute architectural feedback for system evolution.
• Set and maintain technical standards through code review, mentorship, and example.
• Mentor engineers at all levels to enhance their technical skills.
• Represent the CD team in cross-functional discussions and contribute to technical proposals.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure availability targets are met.

Requirements

• Deep experience in building backend services in Go in high-scale production environments.
• Expertise in distributed systems design, including durable workflow execution and event-driven architectures.
• Experience in release orchestration, deployment automation, or continuous delivery systems.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including progressive delivery patterns.
• Familiarity with GitOps workflows and tools.
• Ability to translate complex architecture into executable engineering work.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a focus on documentation-first practices.
• Self-motivated and organized, with strong judgment and adaptability to ambiguity.

Benefits

• Benefits to support health, finances, and well-being.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and Development Fund.
• Parental Leave.

Location

Remote. Specific location-based eligibility requirements may apply.

How to Apply

Please apply through the GitLab careers page or follow the provided application link.

Deadline

No specific deadline stated.