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Get a GitLab referral

Ask a verified GitLab employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through GitLab's internal process.

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About GitLab

GitLab makes a DevSecOps platform covering source control, CI/CD and security scanning in one application. It is one of the largest all-remote companies.

Founded: 2011
Headquarters: All-remote
Employees: ~2,100
Careers: about.gitlab.com ↗

GitLab interview process

4 stages · Reapply after 6 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.

1
Screening call
Background and role fit.
2
Technical interview
Often based on reviewing or contributing to real code.
3
Behavioral interview
GitLab's values and working all-remote.
4
Hiring manager interview
Team fit and expectations.

What GitLab tests

Topics: Async CI/CD Pipeline Scheduling & Runners · PostgreSQL Query Optimization & Partitioning · All-Remote Asynchronous Communication · Open Source Contribution Model · Clean Code & Automated Tests
Tech stack: Ruby on Rails · Go · Vue.js · PostgreSQL · Redis
Levels: Intermediate Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer

Full GitLab interview guideRound-by-round breakdown, common questions and prep tips

How to get referred at GitLab

Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on about.gitlab.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified GitLab employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what GitLab tests, such as Async CI/CD Pipeline Scheduling & Runners and PostgreSQL Query Optimization & Partitioning.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through GitLab's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.

GitLab tip: GitLab documents its hiring process in its public handbook. Read the role's handbook page and mention any GitLab open-source contributions.

Questions about GitLab referrals

How do I get a referral at GitLab?

Find the exact role on GitLab's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified GitLab referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through GitLab's internal referral portal and uploads proof.

What is the GitLab interview process?

It usually has 4 stages: screening call, technical interview, behavioral interview and hiring manager interview. The exact rounds vary by role and level.

How much does a GitLab referral cost?

Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.

Does a GitLab referral guarantee an interview?

No. A GitLab referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but GitLab decides on interviews, offers and hiring.

How long should I wait to reapply to GitLab after a rejection?

Candidates are usually asked to wait about 6 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.

Where is GitLab headquartered?

GitLab is headquartered in All-remote and was founded in 2011.