Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Platforms

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Software Development
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WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled infrastructure engineers grows, Gitlab stands out for its commitment to innovation and AI adoption. With over 50 million registered users, this role offers a unique chance to drive technical direction and shape the company's growth. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in cloud-native systems and leadership skills.

Job Description

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical authority and force multiplier, leading architectural decisions across distributed and cloud-native systems
  • Translate business strategy into durable technical direction
  • Mentor senior talent and remain accountable for real production outcomes

Requirements

  • Expertise in Adjust and Excel
  • Experience with infrastructure platforms and cloud-native systems

How to Stand Out

  • Showcase your experience with cloud-native systems and infrastructure platforms in your portfolio
  • Highlight your technical leadership skills and ability to drive direction across multiple teams
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to solving complex systems problems and driving technical initiatives
  • Demonstrate your understanding of GitLab's values and how you embody them in your work

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