Staff Backend (Python) Engineer, AI Engineering:Duo Chat at Gitlab

This role is designed for a high-level technical leader with deep expertise in Python and a strong background in building production-ready AI services. As a "Staff" level engineer, you should be comfortable navigating high-scope ambiguity, defining technical roadmaps, and making architectural decisions that impact an entire platform. While the focus is on Python, you’ll be working in a polyglot environment and must be willing to dive into a mature Ruby on Rails codebase. GitLab offers a premier "remote-first" culture with an emphasis on asynchronous work, providing significant autonomy and flexibility. You’ll be at the forefront of AI innovation, specifically expanding the capabilities of Duo Chat using LLMs like Google Vertex AI. The package includes equity compensation, an employee stock purchase plan, and dedicated funds for home office setup and professional development. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have extensive experience building scalable APIs (GraphQL/REST) and managing complex data models in PostgreSQL. * Have direct experience integrating LLMs into user-facing products and understand the nuances of prompt engineering. * Enjoy "async-first" collaboration and can communicate complex architectural trade-offs through documentation and code reviews. * Are comfortable acting as a mentor to mid-level engineers while remaining a hands-on individual contributor.