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Senior Software Engineer

GitLab · Bangalore, India

Posted 23 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
GitLab's roles stay open a median of 41 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of GitLab's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at GitLab
low
0 stale, 9 reposted of 238 open
Hiring momentum
338 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GitLab's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GitLab.

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer at GitLab, you will focus on developing backend systems for vulnerability and dependency management, working with PostgreSQL and Ruby on Rails. You will design and implement features that handle security report data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery. The role involves owning significant components of projects, contributing to technical discussions, and applying a security mindset to your work.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GitLab as an employer.

What you need

  • Professional backend engineering experience delivering production features and components at scale
  • Hands-on PostgreSQL experience, including query profiling and optimization, indexing, and schema design decisions
  • Professional experience with Ruby on Rails, Go, or Python; comfortable working in Ruby on Rails day to day
  • Experience using security tooling for vulnerability triage and remediation, or building related security products
  • Ability to collaborate with a range of partners and explain technical tradeoffs clearly
  • Self-directed approach with proactive communication about decisions, progress, and blockers

Nice to have

  • Experience with large monoliths
  • Fluency using artificial intelligence tools to improve delivery while applying sound engineering judgment
  • Evidence of guiding peers through complex work or independently carrying out a delivery plan

What you get

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental Leave

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves working with both legacy and newer technologies
  • Expectations for self-direction and proactive communication may require strong time management skills

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Listed by GitLab on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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