Senior Backend Engineer (ai), Pipeline Execution

GitLab

Remote
Not specified; not specified; benefits include fle...
Remote
Strong ruby on rails backend experience
In-depth production ai-powered feature experience
Data-driven observability and monitoring approach
GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (AI) to enhance its CI/CD workflows by integrating AI capabilities. The role focuses on designing and building backend features, improving performance, and ensuring reliability for millions of CI jobs

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on shaping the core infrastructure behind GitLab CI by integrating AI into CI/CD workflows to improve performance and reliability.
  • The team is tasked with building agentic CI experiences, including an AI Pipeline Builder and automated failure resolution flows at enterprise scale.
  • GitLab offers a remote-first culture with flexible paid time off, equity compensation, and a dedicated growth and development fund for employees.

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GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (AI) to enhance its CI/CD workflows by integrating AI capabilities. The role focuses on designing and building backend features, improving performance, and ensuring reliability for millions of CI jobs.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include flexible PTO, equity, and home office support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong Ruby on Rails backend experience
  • In-depth production AI-powered feature experience
  • Data-driven observability and monitoring approach
  • High-traffic production system debugging skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI agents or agentic frameworks
  • Strong PostgreSQL scaling and query tuning skills
  • Remote async collaboration and mentoring mindset

Key Requirements

  • Senior level experience in large production codebases
  • Proven track record of operating AI features in production
  • Ability to mentor others and raise engineering standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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