Staff Backend Engineer, Software Supply Chain Security

GitLab

Remote
Not specified; not specified; benefits include fle...
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Ruby on rails backend experience
Go programming for infrastructure services
Software supply chain security concepts
** GitLab is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to enhance its Software Supply Chain Security offering, focusing on backend systems that ensure secure software delivery. The role emphasizes technical leadership, architecture design, and collaboration within a remote, values-driven environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in Ruby on Rails and Go, with a strong emphasis on security and teamwork. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves defining the technical architecture for GitLab's Software Supply Chain Security Add-On to secure how software is built and delivered.
  • The team focuses on foundational capabilities including dependency firewall policies, artifact attestation, and malicious package detection using standards like SLSA.
  • GitLab offers a remote, asynchronous work environment with flexible paid time off, equity compensation, and a dedicated growth fund for professional development.

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** GitLab is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to enhance its Software Supply Chain Security offering, focusing on backend systems that ensure secure software delivery. The role emphasizes technical leadership, architecture design, and collaboration within a remote, values-driven environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in Ruby on Rails and Go, with a strong emphasis on security and teamwork. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include Flexible Paid Time Off, Equity Compensation, and Growth Fund

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ruby on Rails backend experience
  • Go programming for infrastructure services
  • Software supply chain security concepts
  • SLSA Level 2 and Level 3 capabilities
  • Sigstore ecosystem integration (Cosign, Fulcio, Rekor)

Nice-to-have

  • Async documentation-first environment experience
  • Open source contribution in security
  • Enterprise-grade security mindset
  • Cross-team technical leadership

Key Requirements

  • Strong experience building backend applications with Ruby on Rails
  • Professional experience with Go for backend or infrastructure services
  • Track record of leading architecture across multiple systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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