Staff Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure
Qualified.com- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess deep expertise in Site Reliability, Backend, or Platform Engineering, along with a strong understanding of multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure. Demonstrated experience in leading high-impact platform initiatives and architectural leadership is essential, as is the ability to mentor senior engineers and elevate technical excellence.
The Principal Engineer will drive platform modernization by assessing current systems and leading strategic improvements to support future scale, partnering closely with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural decisions align with long-term business objectives. They will also collaborate with engineering leadership and product teams to align production engineering efforts with overall platform strategy, working cross-functionally to anticipate and address evolving infrastructure needs, particularly in relation to initiatives like Cells. Furthermore, this role involves shaping how GitLab meets the infrastructure needs of other teams, driving roadmap discussions, and leading architectural strategy to elevate resiliency, scalability, and performance across the platform, while aligning technical solutions with Dedicated infrastructure.
Unified DevOps platform for software development
GitLab offers a DevOps platform that simplifies the software development process by providing a single application for collaboration, visibility, and speed. The platform integrates various tools needed for software development, which helps teams manage their projects more efficiently without juggling multiple tools. This allows companies to concentrate on enhancing their products instead of spending too much time on builds. GitLab serves a wide range of clients, including large corporations from different industries, demonstrating its versatility. The company operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay for access to the platform, which includes features for continuous integration and deployment. GitLab also provides free trials and regularly updates its platform to deliver ongoing value to its users. By customizing its offerings and partnering with other technology providers, GitLab aims to enhance its ecosystem and drive revenue.