Intermediate Backend Engineer, SSCS: AI Governance

GitlabGitlab·Remote(Remote, India)
Software Development
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WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled backend engineers with expertise in AI governance is on the rise, with over 60% of Fortune 500 companies investing in AI solutions. As the remote job market continues to grow, companies like Gitlab are leading the charge in innovative products and solutions. With a strong background in Ruby on Rails and a passion for AI governance, candidates can expect a challenging yet rewarding role that contributes directly to the company's mission. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical skills and experience in building scalable and maintainable systems.

Job Description

About the Role

As an Intermediate Backend Engineer on the AI Governance team at Gitlab, you will play a crucial role in building a paid product designed for regulated enterprise organizations that need to audit, govern, and demonstrate compliance for AI agent usage inside Gitlab. This is product work with direct customer impact, and you will contribute to features that support visibility into how AI agents and related tools are used. You will also help lay the foundation for governance controls that enterprise customers rely on.

The AI Governance team at Gitlab is a small but dynamic group with clear product direction, technical guidance from experienced backend engineers, and meaningful ownership from the start. This role is well suited for an engineer with experience in backend development who writes solid tests and wants to grow by shipping real features in an evolving product area. You will work in Gitlab's all-remote, asynchronous environment, collaborating across teams as the AI Governance roadmap continues to expand.

What You Will Do

  • Implement well-scoped backend features across the AI Governance product area, including event normalization utilities, storage layer enhancements, API endpoint additions, export support, and registry integrations, delivering production-ready work that ships on schedule.
  • Build and maintain automated test coverage for your work using RSpec or equivalent tools to improve reliability and support safe, consistent releases.
  • Grow your knowledge of AI governance, agent-related product architecture, and integration patterns through hands-on delivery and teamwork so you can contribute more effectively as the roadmap evolves.
  • Work closely with senior and staff engineers to deliver solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with the product direction and release goals.
  • Work asynchronously with cross-functional partners and nearby engineering teams working on related governance and AI capabilities to help maintain smooth delivery across teams.
  • Take ownership of your scoped work and deliver with a high level of follow-through in a fast-moving product area, closing tasks with clear status updates and consistent execution.
  • Collaborate with the product management team to understand customer needs and prioritize features accordingly.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and share knowledge with the team.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in AI governance and backend development.

What We Are Looking For

  • Demonstrated backend development experience building and shipping production features.
  • Proficiency with Ruby on Rails and solid fundamentals.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as RSpec.
  • Strong understanding of software development principles, including design patterns and architectural considerations.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and iterative delivery.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AI governance or related fields.
  • Knowledge of machine learning principles and algorithms.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with containerization using Docker.
  • Participation in open-source projects or personal coding projects.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact product with a talented team of engineers.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work arrangement.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
  • Access to the latest tools and technologies.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Generous parental leave policy and family support.
  • Employee stock options and equity participation.

How to Stand Out

  • Highlight your experience with Ruby on Rails and backend development in your resume and cover letter.
  • Prepare to discuss your understanding of AI governance and how you can contribute to the development of this product area.
  • Showcase your problem-solving skills by providing examples of complex problems you have solved in the past.
  • Demonstrate your ability to work effectively in a remote team environment by sharing your experience with collaboration tools and agile methodologies.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with automated testing frameworks and how you ensure the quality of your code.
  • Research Gitlab's company culture and values to understand their approach to innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.

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