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full-timePrincipal Security Researcher
Gitlab · Remote
GitLab operates an intelligent orchestration platform focused on DevSecOps, enabling organizations to streamline software development, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate security risks. As a Principal Security Researcher, you will join the Application Security Team to focus on the security of AI-powered features, including the Duo Agent Platform and GitLab Duo Chat. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve conducting advanced security research, performing hands-on penetration testing, and developing novel testing methodologies to identify systemic vulnerabilities within AI-driven workflows. You will be expected to create proof-of-concept exploits, define security requirements for engineering teams, and build automation tools to scale vulnerability discovery across the codebase. This role is well-suited for a senior security professional with deep expertise in application security and a strong interest in the intersection of AI and software development. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complex, ambiguous technical environments, possesses a proactive mindset toward threat identification, and is capable of translating research findings into actionable, long-term security improvements that protect a global user base.
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 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 the role We are seeking a Principal Security Researcher to join our Application Security Team to conduct cutting-edge security research on GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps capabilities. As GitLab transforms software development through intelligent collaboration between developers and specialized AI agents, we need security researchers who can proactively identify and validate vulnerabilities before they impact our platform or customers. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of security research, working with our GitLab DevSecOps platform, Duo Agent Platform, GitLab Duo Chat, and AI workflows that represent the future of human/AI collaborative development. You'll develop novel testing methodologies (including for AI agent security), conduct hands-on penetration testing, and translate emerging threats into actionable security improvements. Your research will directly influence how we build and secure the next generation of AI-powered DevSecOps tools, ensuring GitLab remains the most secure software factory platform on the market. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape security and AI security practices in one of the world's largest DevSecOps platforms, working with engineering teams who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI-assisted software development. You'll have access to cutting-edge AI systems and the freedom to explore creative attack scenarios while contributing to the security of millions of developers worldwide. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Application Security. What you'll do Conduct and lead security research projects across multiple functional areas. Identify novel, systemic, and chained vulnerabilities in GitLab, where individual weaknesses combine for outsized impact. Validate security vulnerabilities through hands-on testing, developing proof-of-concept exploits that demonstrate real-world attack scenarios. Assess emerging industry vulnerability classes against the GitLab codebase, and drive remediation of the class rather than the instance. Lead security research into GitLab's AI and agentic surfaces, and define the security requirements that engineering teams build against. Build and direct the tooling and automation that scales security research, including agent-assisted vulnerability discovery across our codebase. Research the security posture of open source tools and dependencies integrated with GitLab, report findings to their maintainers, and track mitigation following our responsible disclosure guidelines . Solve technical problems of the highest scope, complexity, and ambiguity. Help shape the team and sub-department roadmap. Lead the integration of security research results into the engineering and business functions that need to act on them.</li&
| Role | Principal Security Researcher |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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