Senior Backend Engineer, Software Supply Chain Security: Pipeline Security

An overview of this role

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Pipeline Security team, you'll be at the forefront of making CI pipelines more secure and trustworthy for GitLab users worldwide. You'll work on critical security features that directly impact how thousands of organizations handle sensitive information in their development workflows. Our team is currently focused on two major initiatives: developing GitLab's native secrets management system for CI pipelines and implementing SLSA L3 compliance features to enhance software supply chain security.

Working with both Ruby on Rails and Golang, you'll help shape the security architecture of GitLab's CI/CD infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine deep backend development expertise with security engineering, directly contributing to making GitLab's pipelines more secure for everyone.

• Secrets Manager
• SLSA L3

What You’ll Do 

• Technical Architecture: Design and implement security-focused features for GitLab's CI/CD pipeline infrastructure, with a focus on secrets management and SLSA compliance
• Security Implementation: Contribute to the development of GitLab's native secrets management system for CI pipelines, ensuring secure handling of sensitive information
• Code Review: Review code contributions with a security-first mindset, ensuring all new features meet our high security standards
• Secure Development: Write secure, maintainable code primarily in Ruby on Rails, with occasional work in Golang for specific components
• Technical Collaboration: Apply security best practices and participate in code reviews with a security-focused mindset
• Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with security experts and other engineering teams to ensure best practices in secure software development
• Documentation: Write and maintain technical documentation for security features, focusing on both implementation details and security considerations
• Problem Solving: Debug and resolve complex security-related issues in production environments
• Security Architecture: Participate in design discussions and technical reviews with a focus on security implications

What You’ll Bring 

• 5+ years of backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and its security features
• Deep understanding of CI/CD concepts and pipeline security
• Experience with secrets management and security best practices (Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar secrets management systems preferred)
• Strong knowledge of web application security principles
• Experience with Git and GitLab/GitHub workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts
• Experience with Golang development preferred
• Experience with container security and Docker preferred
• Familiarity with SLSA framework and software supply chain security preferred

About the team

The Pipeline Security team is responsible for making CI pipelines more secure and trustworthy for users. We're currently focused on two major initiatives that will significantly improve GitLab's security posture: developing a native secrets management system and implementing SLSA L3 compliance features. Our work directly impacts the security of thousands of organizations' software supply chains.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.