Principal Engineer - Infrastructure

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Cloud-native architecture DevSecOps Distributed systems Go Kubernetes Multi-tenant SaaS Operational excellence Resilience Ruby on Rails Scalability

GitLab is seeking a Principal Engineer to set technical direction for our most critical infrastructure platforms. This hands-on, high-impact role operates at organizational scale, owning architecture, solving complex systems problems, and driving initiatives that shape how GitLab grows, performs, and remains reliable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and drive the architectural direction for critical infrastructure platforms that support GitLab at global scale.
  • Lead the design and evolution of large platforms and distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-efficient.
  • Serve as the technical authority on complex initiatives, guiding decisions that impact multiple teams and product areas.
  • Translate business and product strategy into long-term technical roadmaps and execution plans.
  • Mentor senior engineers and act as a force multiplier through influence rather than direct authority.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Proven experience designing and evolving large-scale platforms or distributed systems in cloud-native environments.
  • Strong proficiency in Golang and/or Ruby.
  • Strong architectural judgment balancing scalability, reliability, performance, security, and cost.
  • Experience with Kubernetes-based environments as a production platform.
  • Ability to author and drive long-term technical strategy and multi-month roadmaps.

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Job Type: Remote

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience: Entry

Duration: Months

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