Staff Backend Engineer, Software Supply Chain Security: Secrets Management at Gitlab

This role is designed for a high-level technical leader with deep expertise in security infrastructure and distributed systems. While listed as "mid-level" in the metadata, the responsibilities are strictly **Staff-level**, requiring someone who can steer the architecture of a major ecosystem and contribute to high-stakes open-source projects. You should be a master of the "Sec" in DevSecOps, specifically within the realm of secrets management and cryptography. The compensation range is exceptionally broad ($131k - $282k), reflecting a high ceiling for the right expert. As a fully remote, asynchronous-first organization, this is ideal for a self-motivated engineer who values autonomy and wants to influence a product used by millions. You’ll also gain significant industry visibility by representing the company within the **OpenBao** (formerly Vault-centric) governance community. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have deep experience with **OpenBao** or **HashiCorp Vault** architecture and multi-tenant scaling. * Are proficient in both **Go** (for systems/upstream work) and **Ruby on Rails** (for platform integration). * Understand complex security concepts like HSM integrations, OIDC, and mTLS. * Thrive in a remote, asynchronous environment where you must lead through influence rather than direct authority.