Backend Engineer, Platform

GitLab is hiring a Backend Engineer, Platform to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Backend Engineer, Platform, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Annual learning and professional development budget How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 2+ years of relevant experience • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)