Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Platforms - Remote

Overview

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry.

In Short

• Lead high-impact platform initiatives for multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure.
• Own the technical roadmap across key areas of Production Engineering.
• Mentor senior engineers to elevate technical excellence.
• Drive platform modernization and strategic improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and product teams.
• Shape infrastructure needs and enhance support.
• Lead architectural strategy for resiliency and performance.
• Work cross-functionally on initiatives like Cells.
• Identify opportunities for alignment with Dedicated platform.
• Drive alignment across engineering roadmaps.

Requirements

• Strong background in backend, site reliability or platform engineering.
• Experience designing, building, and scaling production infrastructure.
• Strategic mindset connecting technical decisions to business outcomes.
• Success in leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Skilled in driving alignment across multiple infrastructure teams.
• Proficient in modern programming languages such as Go or Ruby.
• Strong foundation in observability and production readiness.
• Collaborative spirit with mentoring ability.

Benefits

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being.
• All remote and asynchronous work environment.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and development budget.
• Parental leave.
• Home office support.