Staff Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails/AI), Verify
Core
Shape and scale GitLab CI backend infrastructure to integrate AI agents and agentic flows, improving performance and reliability for millions of CI jobs.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (AI/Infrastructure)
Builds
GitLab CI/CD platform, specifically AI-powered 'Agentic CI' features like pipeline builders and automated fix flows.
Domain
DevSecOps / Continuous Integration / AI Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, high-traffic system design, AI/LLM integration, observability, backend architecture
Preferred skills
CI/CD workflow orchestration, data-driven engineering, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
Ruby, Rails, PostgreSQL, LLMs, Duo Agent Platform
Responsibilities
Design and implement AI-powered features for Agentic CI; define success metrics and baselines for AI integration; build instrumentation and observability layers; harden CI pipeline execution infrastructure; write secure, maintainable Ruby on Rails code; lead cross-functional technical work.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence