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Staff Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails/AI), Verify

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Ruby on RailsReactStaff

About the role

What you'll do

  • Lead development of GitLab CI backend infrastructure to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability for millions of CI jobs.
  • Design and implement AI-powered features and agentic CI experiences integrated with GitLab's Duo Agent Platform.
  • Define and track success metrics for AI in CI, including instrumentation, observability, and safeguards for production reliability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, UX, and Infrastructure teams to influence architecture and execution.
  • Write secure, well-tested, and maintainable Ruby on Rails code within a large monolithic codebase while reducing technical debt.

What you should know

  • This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI integration in CI/CD pipelines impacting enterprise-scale users.
  • Applicants should be comfortable working in a remote, asynchronous, and cross-functional environment.
  • The position involves high-impact technical leadership with responsibility for defining standards and driving innovation.
  • Candidates will face challenges related to scaling backend systems and ensuring AI features are trustworthy and performant.
  • GitLab encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and emphasizes growth and learning.

About the company

  • GitLab is a global leader in DevSecOps with over 50 million users and trusted by more than 50% of the Fortune 100 companies.
  • The company embraces a remote-first culture with a strong emphasis on asynchronous collaboration and inclusion.
  • GitLab values continuous knowledge exchange, high performance, and innovation, driven by clear company values.
  • They prioritize responsible AI integration and evidence-driven engineering to transform software development workflows.
  • GitLab offers a comprehensive benefits package including equity compensation, flexible PTO, and growth funds to support employees.

Key required skills

Ruby on RailsPostgreSQLAI integrationObservabilityBackend architecture

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