Senior Backend Engineer, SSCS: AI Governance
The Senior Backend Engineer, SSCS: AI Governance role at GitLab is a key position within the company's Secure, System, Compliance, and Security (SSCS) group. This team is focused on AI Governance, ensuring the safe and compliant development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence features and integrations. GitLab is a leading DevOps platform that helps organizations automate the software development lifecycle, and this role sits at the cutting edge of AI and compliance in cloud-native engineering.
The role involves designing, building, and maintaining backend systems and services in support of AI governance initiatives. Day-to-day, the engineer will collaborate with product, security, and data teams to implement robust technical controls, audit capabilities, and compliance features related to AI usage and risk mitigation. Continuous improvement of infrastructure and deployment automation is also a core part of this position.
Qualified candidates should have extensive experience with backend development, particularly in languages like Ruby, Go, or Python, and a strong understanding of cloud architectures and security best practices. Experience in designing systems for high availability, security, and scalability is essential. Familiarity with compliance frameworks (such as SOC2, ISO 27001, or similar) and experience working in DevOps or security-focused roles is a strong plus.
GitLab offers a transparent and globally competitive compensation and benefits package that typically includes company equity, health coverage, flexible remote work, paid time off, and wellness initiatives. Exact salary depends on geographic location and candidate experience.
The company's all-remote work model and transparent culture make it an attractive place for technology professionals seeking autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to contribute to an industry-leading platform. GitLab prides itself on investing in employee development and encouraging innovation in open-source and cloud environments.