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Software Security Engineer

GitLab Inc.Remote, Canada; Remote, US
Remote Full-time $103.6K/yr - $166.5K/yr

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Qualifications

To excel in this position, candidates should possess:A strong software engineering background. Experience working with large Ruby/Rails codebases. A proactive approach to identifying security vulnerabilities and abuse patterns. A passion for security engineering and a desire to learn and grow in this field.

About the job

Location: Remote, Canada or US

GitLab Inc. is hiring a Software Security Engineer to work remotely from Canada or the US. This role focuses on strengthening security across the GitLab product and developing tools that detect and prevent abuse on SaaS platforms. The position is part of the Trust and Safety team, which manages core abuse prevention systems and delivers features that help keep customers safe, such as Compromised Password Detection for GitLab.com.

What you will do

  • Implement security improvements directly within the GitLab product
  • Develop and maintain tools to identify and prevent abuse on SaaS platforms
  • Analyze abuse patterns and trends, designing systems to stop malicious user activity
  • Support customer safety by building and maintaining prevention mechanisms

Who this role suits

This position is well suited to software engineers who want to move into security engineering. Experience working with large Ruby on Rails codebases is important. Formal security engineering experience is not required.

Learn more

Additional details about the Trust and Safety team and this role’s responsibilities can be found in the GitLab handbook and blog. For more on Compromised Password Detection, see this post.

About GitLab Inc.

GitLab is an innovative platform that provides integrated tools for DevSecOps, aiming to enhance productivity and security in software development. With a robust user base and a commitment to continuous improvement, GitLab stands out as a leader in the industry.

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