Support Engineer

GitLab

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Canada
Salary
$86,500–$146,400 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $148k
This role $116k
$75k most similar roles pay here $197k

This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $115,000–$180,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $116k versus about $148k 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.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Support Engineer

Support Engineer (AMER) joins the Engineering department to resolve complex technical issues for both self-managed and SaaS customers. This role involves troubleshooting performance problems as a Linux administrator using strace, investigating codebase issues to create merge requests, and developing tools to automate installation checks or capture server states. You will manage the full support lifecycle via Zendesk, collaborate with Product and Infrastructure teams to shape roadmaps, and contribute to technical documentation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive Linux systems administration knowledge, proficiency in Git and CI/CD, and experience with scripting languages like Ruby or Bash and MVC frameworks like Ruby on Rails. Additionally, you should be familiar with DevOps methodologies, including Kubernetes and Serverless technologies, while communicating complex technical topics clearly to customers of varying skill levels within the DevSecOps product space.

What you'll do

  • Resolve technical issues for Self-managed and SaaS customers via Zendesk, email, and video conferencing.
  • Troubleshoot performance problems using Linux administration tools like strace to identify root causes.
  • Investigate codebase and submit merge requests to fix identified customer bugs.
  • Create and update technical documentation based on customer interactions and product updates.
  • Provide emergency support during scheduled weekday and weekend on-call rotations.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to shape roadmap priorities and feature development.
  • Develop internal tools and scripts in Ruby or Bash to improve troubleshooting efficiency.
  • Participate in the hiring process by reviewing applications and conducting interviews.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in managing customer-facing cases through the entire support lifecycle including triage and reproduction.
  • Excellent Linux systems administration knowledge equivalent to LFCE or RHCE.
  • Ability to use scripting languages (preferably Ruby or Bash).
  • Proficiency with MVC frameworks (preferably Ruby on Rails).
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD.
  • Expertise in writing support content.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical topics to customers and coworkers of varying skill levels.
  • Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and technologies like Serverless and Kubernetes.

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