Senior Backend Engineer(Golang),Software Supply Chain Security: Auth Infrastructure

About the Role

At GitLab, we on the Auth Infrastructure team sit within the Software Supply Chain Security group and focus on building and maintaining the core authentication and authorization infrastructure that underpins all GitLab deployment models. Our mission is to give GitLab system administrators the tools they need to balance security and accessibility, making the first authentication experience smooth while ensuring identity services are secure, flexible, and scalable. You’ll work as part of a small, distributed team that collaborates asynchronously across time zones with Authentication, Authorization, Platform, and Infrastructure teams to support GitLab’s shift toward microservices and zero-trust networking. We are currently focused on solving challenges like high-scale auth performance, secure service-to-service communication, and supporting complex environments including GitLab.com, self-managed, Dedicated, and air-gapped deployments.How GitLab will support you

Requirements

Ability to own projects from concept to production, including proposing designs, driving discussions, and delivering in a highly agile, iterative environment. Effective written and verbal communication in English, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and openness to learning from and supporting team members with diverse backgrounds and transferable skills.

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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