Overview

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Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Platforms - Gitlab - Remote - Global
Software Engineer
Compensation
8,536 - 13,998/month
Salary Context: Software Engineer
Market Average: Software Engineer
€2,778€15,192
In Remote - Global: Software Engineer
€510€18,527
This Offer
€8,536€13,998
€510€18,527
per month
Location
Remote - Global
Remoteness
Remote
Estimated Expiry
February 24, 2026
Posted: January 20, 2026
Posted: January 20, 2026
Required Languages
English

Job Description

GitLab seeks a Principal Engineer to lead technical direction for critical infrastructure platforms, focusing on architecture, systems, and cloud-native solutions at organizational scale. The role involves shaping platform strategy, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring senior engineers in a remote, collaborative environment.

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Job Details

Requirements

  • Experience designing large-scale platforms
  • Proficiency in Golang and/or Ruby
  • Strong architectural judgment
  • Experience with cloud-native environments
  • Ownership of platform-level decisions
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes environments
  • Ability to develop long-term strategies
  • Influence without direct authority
  • Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Set technical direction for infrastructure platforms
  • Lead architecture and system design
  • Mentor senior engineers
  • Translate strategy into technical roadmaps
  • Ensure reliability and performance
  • Drive platform modernization
  • Collaborate across teams

Field

Technology

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