This role pays less than
68%
of similar roles. Most pay
$177,250–$233,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$187k
versus about
$205k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About GitLab
GitLab is an all-remote software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps platform combining source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, and project planning in a single application.
GitLab currently has
79 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$137,400–$213,600
across 61 roles with salary data.
Senior Backend Engineer, Architecture Engineering: Nonlinear Productivity joins the Nonlinear Productivity team to identify and remove friction across the software development lifecycle using reliable AI-powered automation. You will design and build agentic systems that follow multi-step workflows, utilize tool use and safety checks, and include evaluation tools to judge output for correctness and cost. The role involves solving problems like long review cycles and manual release steps by building robust automation. You will work across the codebase using Go, Rust, or Python while applying distributed systems knowledge regarding consistency, idempotency, and rate limiting. This position focuses on developing internal solutions that can eventually become customer-facing offerings. Key requirements include experience with large language model-based systems, multi-step orchestration, and managing production constraints across various deployment models including air-gapped and multi-tenant environments.
Backend Architecture
APIs
Agentic AI
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
ClickHouse
Distributed Systems
Event-Driven Systems
Modular Monoliths
SaaS
Systems Programming
Performance Tuning