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Staff Software Engineer, Security Foundations

GitLab

  • Bangalore, India (in office)
  • Full Time
  • First seen 4 Nov 2026
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GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps.

GitLab is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Security Foundations within its Sec Engineering team in Bangalore, India. The details below summarise the employer's own posting; applications happen on GitLab's official careers channel, not on GetFirstJob.

What the work involves

  • Lead large technical deliverables from initial problem definition through delivery, often across multiple months or quarters.
  • Design and develop backend systems for vulnerability and dependency management, including security report ingestion, storage, indexing, querying, and integrations with key third-party systems.
  • Build and improve systems using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL, and contribute to newer services using technologies such as Go or Rust where appropriate.
  • Shape technical plans, break down complex work, and help other engineers deliver effectiv.

What the employer asks for

  • Experience leading complex backend projects from idea through delivery while remaining hands-on with design and development.
  • Strong PostgreSQL experience, including evidence of query optimization, table optimization, and write-ahead log management in data-intensive systems.
  • Go and comfort working in Ruby on Rails day to day.
  • Experience with large monoliths is helpful, along with an interest in working across languages and services.
  • Experience shaping delivery plans, guiding technical decisions, and supporting the work of other engineers.

Pay, location and application

The listing does not disclose salary, so raise compensation early in the process. The role is in office in Bangalore, India. The employer's Greenhouse board shows this listing last updated on 2026-11-02; it was first seen and checked as open on 4 November 2026.

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