Intermediate Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails), Plan: Knowledge

About the Role

The Plan: Knowledge group is responsible for knowledge management at GitLab, owning key product areas like Wiki, Pages, Markdown, Text Editors, and GitLab Query Language (GLQL) that keep information flowing instead of trapped in silos. We currently include 5 engineers supported by a Product Manager, Engineering Manager, Product Designer, and Technical Writer, collaborating asynchronously across regions and working closely with the broader Plan Stage to build a collaborative solution that serves both technical and non-technical users in the same place where they plan, code, and deploy. We are focused on evolving GitLab from a useful documentation tool into a robust knowledge platform, tackling challenges like scalable query engines, rich editing experiences, and AI-powered capabilities. For more on our direction, see Plan: Knowledge Direction Page.How GitLab will support you

Requirements

Ability to investigate, diagnose, and prevent performance and reliability issues in production systems. Comfort working in an iterative, highly collaborative environment with cross-functional partners such as Product Management, UX, and Security. Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into small, shippable iterations and openness to learning and transferable experience from related technologies or domains.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off  Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental leave  Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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