Staff Backend Engineer, Software Supply Chain Security

GitLab

Remote
Not specified; not specified; benefits include fle...
Remote
Ruby on rails backend development
Go programming for infrastructure services
Software supply chain security concepts
GitLab is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer focused on Software Supply Chain Security to enhance its security offerings. The role demands expertise in backend system architecture, particularly in Ruby on Rails and Go, to help customers secure their software development processes

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 package policy enforcement, artifact signing using Sigstore standards, and malicious package detection.
  • GitLab offers a remote, asynchronous work environment with flexible paid time off, equity compensation, and a growth and development fund.

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GitLab is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer focused on Software Supply Chain Security to enhance its security offerings. The role demands expertise in backend system architecture, particularly in Ruby on Rails and Go, to help customers secure their software development processes.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ruby on Rails backend development
  • Go programming for infrastructure services
  • Software supply chain security concepts
  • Architecture definition and technical proposals
  • Sigstore ecosystem integration experience

Nice-to-have

  • Async documentation-first environment
  • Open source contribution experience
  • SLSA Level 2 and 3 capabilities
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Enterprise-grade security mindset

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
  • Experience writing clear technical proposals and decision records

Work Rights

Not specified

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