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GitLab · 2 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang), SSCS: Authentication

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps Platform used by over 100,000 organizations. As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Auth Infrastructure team, you'll build the critical infrastructure layer for GitLab's authentication and authorization systems, focusing on secure and reliable identity services across all deployment models.

Cloud SecurityDeveloper ToolsDevOpsOpen SourceSaaS

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design and implement components of GitLab's authentication infrastructure layer, including Envoy proxy configuration, token services, and policy decision infrastructure

Develop solutions for critical infrastructure challenges including bi-directional gRPC tunnels, mTLS implementation, and service mesh architecture

Build infrastructure that supports multiple deployment models: GitLab.com (millions of users), self-managed, Dedicated, and air-gapped environments

Optimize performance for authentication decisions at scale

Implement infrastructure monitoring, observability, and debugging capabilities for distributed authentication systems

Contribute to the overall direction of the team and play a direct part in driving future roadmap direction of a secure and scalable authentication solution for GitLab

Help to define and improve our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for high-scale distributed systems

Represent GitLab and its values in public communication around broader initiatives, specific projects, and community contributions

Qualification

GoRustMTLSGRPCKubernetesService mesh architectureProxy technologiesToken systemsPerformance optimizationDebugging skillsAgile developmentProject ownershipEnglish proficiencySelf-motivated