Staff Backend Engineer, Developer Experience

📋 Description

• Drive technical excellence across six Developer Experience teams; unblock critical work.
• Champion engineering needs; translate pain points into actionable improvements.
• Transform testing at scale; modernize testing tools for fast, reliable feedback.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines; reduce merge friction and deliver fast feedback.
• Break down systemic bottlenecks; collaborate with Platform, Product, Infra.
• Shape engineering culture; foster continuous learning and collaboration.

🎯 Requirements

• Deep experience with developer tooling, DevEx strategies, and testing at scale.
• Experience leading platform or transformation initiatives across multiple teams.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and collaborate across functions.
• Familiarity with DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a remote-first environment.
• A product mindset with a passion for empowering developers.
• Alignment with GitLab values, especially collaboration, iteration, and transparency.

🎁 Benefits

• Benefits to support your 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.
• Home office support.