This role pays more than
56%
of similar roles. Most pay
$151,000–$222,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$196k
versus about
$186k
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
81 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$139,000–$213,600
across 65 roles with salary data.
Senior Backend Engineer, Platform Enablement joins the Performance Enablement team within Developer Experience and Infrastructure Platforms to transition performance testing from a consulting model to a self-service model. You will build reusable backend platforms, tooling, and artificial intelligence-assisted workflows that help engineering teams identify performance risks during development and before production releases. Key responsibilities include creating documentation, templates, and diagnostics to improve reporting and visibility for modular feature teams like Orbit and Artifact Registry. The role requires expertise in building internal developer-facing tools and managing software performance through analysis, optimization, and benchmarking. Required technical skills include experience with Kubernetes, k6, and cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform. You will use artificial intelligence to accelerate implementation, testing, and debugging while promoting performance as a shared responsibility across the entire software lifecycle.
What does a Backend Engineer earn?
Median $206000 from 35 postings across 16 companies.