Intermediate Backend Engineer, SSCS: AI Governance

GitLabGitLab·Remote(India)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for AI governance solutions grows, companies like GitLab are investing heavily in this space. With over 50 million registered users, GitLab's AI Governance team is crucial to its success. The demand for skilled backend engineers with experience in Ruby on Rails has increased by 25% in the last year, making this role highly competitive. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in building scalable and secure features, as well as their ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment. Before applying, consider highlighting your experience with automated testing and your understanding of AI governance principles.

Job Description

About the Role

The Intermediate Backend Engineer role at GitLab is a unique opportunity to work on the AI Governance team, building features that enable regulated enterprise organizations to audit, govern, and demonstrate compliance for AI agent usage. This role is critical to GitLab's success, as it directly impacts the company's ability to provide secure and compliant solutions to its customers. The AI Governance team is a small, tight-knit group with clear product direction and technical guidance from experienced backend engineers.

As an Intermediate Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing well-scoped backend features, building and maintaining automated test coverage, and growing your knowledge of AI governance and related product architecture. You will work closely with senior and staff engineers to deliver solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with the product direction and release goals.

The AI Governance team is part of GitLab's larger effort to provide a comprehensive platform for DevSecOps, enabling organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, and reduce security and compliance risk. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional partners and nearby engineering teams working on related governance and AI capabilities.

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
  • 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
  • Work closely with senior and staff engineers to deliver solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with the product direction and release goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners and nearby engineering teams working on related governance and AI capabilities
  • Take ownership of your scoped work and deliver with a high level of follow-through in a fast-moving product area
  • Close tasks with clear status updates and consistent execution
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in AI governance and related fields

What We Are Looking For

  • Demonstrated backend development experience building and shipping production features
  • Proficiency with Ruby on Rails and solid fundamentals in PostgreSQL
  • Experience building and maintaining automated test coverage with RSpec or an equivalent testing framework
  • Experience communicating clearly in writing with teammates in an async environment
  • Demonstrated ability to drive scoped work through completion and follow through on commitments
  • Experience with, or exposure to, audit event logging and compliance frameworks
  • Strong understanding of software development principles, including testing, validation, and deployment
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AI and machine learning technologies
  • Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and containerization using Docker
  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks, such as SOC 2 or HIPAA
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and experienced team
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off and holidays

How to Stand Out

  • When applying, make sure to highlight your experience with Ruby on Rails and automated testing, as these are key requirements for the role.
  • Be prepared to discuss your understanding of AI governance principles and how you have applied them in previous roles.
  • Showcase your ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment, including your experience with async communication and project management tools.
  • Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your skills in backend development and AI governance, including any relevant projects or contributions to open-source repositories.
  • During the interview process, be prepared to ask questions about the team's dynamics, the company culture, and the opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Be transparent about your salary expectations and be prepared to negotiate based on your skills and experience.
  • Research GitLab's values and mission to understand the company's culture and how you can contribute to its success.

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