Greenhouse ·
full-timeRecruiter, R&D
Gitlab · Remote Ireland; Remote, Australia; Remote, Canada; Remote, India; Remote, Mexico; Remote, Poland; Remote, United Kingdom; Remote, United States
GitLab provides a DevSecOps platform that helps organizations boost developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, lower security and compliance risk, and speed digital transformation. As a Technical Recruiter on the R&D team, you will own full‑cycle hiring for engineering and product positions such as backend and frontend engineers, site reliability, security and data engineers, engineering managers and product managers. Daily tasks include intake meetings with hiring leaders, building inclusive talent pipelines, conducting structured technical interviews, using Greenhouse to track candidates, applying talent‑market data and compensation benchmarks to shape search strategy, and sourcing through applicants, referrals, passive outreach and specialized communities. You will also negotiate offers, give timely feedback, and use AI responsibly to improve recruiting practices. The role suits someone with proven full‑cycle technical recruiting experience, a strong interest or background in engineering and product disciplines, skills in stakeholder influence and data‑informed decision making, and a track record of creating diversity‑focused sourcing plans for hard‑to‑fill roles.
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 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 Full-cycle recruiting experience in competitive technical talent markets, including offer and compensation conversations. 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 Flexible Paid Time Off
| Role | Recruiter, R&D |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote Ireland; Remote, Australia; Remote, Canada; Remote, India; Remote, Mexico; Remote, Poland; Remote, United Kingdom; Remote, United States |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-08 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 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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0/4Recruiter, R&D at Gitlab: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Gitlab has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Recruiter, R&D position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as remote, with Remote Ireland; Remote, Australia; Remote, Canada; Remote, India; Remote, Mexico; Remote, Poland; Remote, United Kingdom; Remote, United States as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Gitlab has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Recruiter, R&D role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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