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This role pays less than
60%
of similar roles. Most pay
$186,550–$238,250
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$206k
versus about
$212k
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
49 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$152,800–$248,600
across 44 roles with salary data.
The Staff Backend Engineer, Database Automation (Go) joins the Database Excellence group to build and evolve database automation and PostgreSQL as a service capabilities. You will design, build, and maintain Go-based automation to manage the full PostgreSQL lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, upgrades, failover, and scaling for high-throughput, always-on internet services. Key responsibilities include developing SQL traffic replay tooling, managing infrastructure-as-code, and integrating compute, storage, and networking into a coherent platform. You will utilize Go, Kubernetes operators, and AI agents to replace bespoke setups with standardized, automated lifecycle management. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining operational runway for critical database saturation points while ensuring safety and performance at GitLab.com scale through proactive health management and automated, repeatable major version upgrades.
What does a Backend Engineer earn?
Median $218100 from 30 postings across 15 companies.