# Recruiter, R&D

- Link: https://100xfounder.com/job/gitlab-recruiter-rd-4741b7/
- Published: 2026-10-08T20:10:23+05:30
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GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations
to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security
and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million
registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better,
more secure software faster.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works:
we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected 
to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and
impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice
is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge
exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating
with industry leaders to solve complex problems. [Co-create the future with us](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI)
as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

 * _Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under
   license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked
   companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune
   Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services
   of GitLab._

### An overview of this role

As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll help GitLab build the engineering and product teams
behind our DevSecOps platform. In this individual contributor role, you’ll partner
with leaders across Engineering, Product, Security, and UX and own searches from
intake through close. You’ll build inclusive pipelines and use data and market insight
to guide hiring decisions, while growing into a trusted talent advisor.

### What you’ll do

 * Manage full-cycle searches for roles such as Backend and Frontend Engineers, 
   Site Reliability Engineers, Security Engineers, Data Engineers, Engineering Managers,
   and Product Managers, delivering against agreed recruiting goals and key metrics
   with accurate, timely documentation in Greenhouse.
 * Lead intake and kickoff conversations to align hiring teams on role scope, technical
   requirements, team context, interview plans, and timelines, with senior team 
   guidance as needed.
 * Partner with hiring teams on structured, equitable technical interviews with 
   clear competencies and actionable feedback; challenge assumptions and escalate
   risks or blockers early.
 * Use talent-market research, compensation benchmarks, funnel metrics, and candidate
   feedback to shape search strategy and address hiring issues.
 * Assess technical candidates on depth of experience, scope and impact of past 
   work, problem-solving, and open source or community contributions, and how well
   their skills fit GitLab’s teams and technology.
 * Build research-based, diversity-focused sourcing plans that balance applicants,
   passive talent, referrals, internal talent, and targeted outreach across technical
   communities and specialized talent pools.
 * Deliver a thoughtful candidate experience through disciplined pipeline management,
   proactive communication, timely feedback, and offer negotiations that clearly
   explain compensation, equity, and benefits.
 * Improve recruiting practices by sharing learnings and reusable resources, using
   artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, and representing GitLab’s mission, 
   values, and culture.

### What you’ll bring

 * Intermediate-level recruiting experience, with a track record of owning full-
   cycle searches independently.
 * Technical recruiting experience, or a strong interest in learning engineering
   and product disciplines, tech stacks, team structures, and how software is built
   and shipped.
 * Developing advisor skills: building stakeholder trust, influencing without authority,
   and managing hiring team expectations.
 * Experience building proactive, diversity-focused sourcing strategies and balanced
   pipelines for hard-to-fill or specialized roles.
 * A data-informed approach that turns funnel insights into practical actions.
 * Strong organization across multiple requisitions and clear written and verbal
   communication across time zones, with attention to detail and candidate care.
 * Experience with an applicant tracking system and recruiting tools such as Greenhouse,
   LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Insights, SeekOut, or comparable platforms; ability
   to evaluate AI-generated work, protect confidential information, and share responsible
   workflows with team members.
 * Experience recruiting for DevSecOps, developer tools, or open source software
   is helpful, not required.

### About the team

We work in a globally distributed, remote-first Talent Acquisition team where clear
communication and reliable follow-through matter. Our team members share learnings
and create reusable resources to improve the quality and consistency of hiring across
Research & Development.

### How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees

 * [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
 * [Flexible Paid Time Off ](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/time-off-and-absence/time-off-types/#flexible-paid-time-off-pto)
 * [Team Member Resource Groups](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/company/culture/inclusion/tmrg-tmag/)
 * [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/)
 * [Growth and Development Fund](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/)
 * [Parental Leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave)

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience;
many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies
have shown that people from [underrepresented groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups)
are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If
you’re excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess 
your application.

**Country Hiring Guidelines: **GitLab hires new team members in countries around
the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-
based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any 
questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

**Privacy Policy: **Please review our [Recruitment Privacy Policy.](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/)
Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action
employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career
development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit,
regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age,
citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (
including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected
veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active
duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans),
or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or 
harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy)
and [EEO is the Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices).
If you have a disability or special need that requires [accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation),
please let us know during the [recruiting process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process).
