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Our work is mostly internal, and our customers are GitLab team members across an engineering organization of hundreds of engineers.\nWe're all-remote, asynchronous by default, and documentation-driven, in line with GitLab's values of collaboration, results, efficiency, diversity, inclusion and belonging, iteration, and transparency.\nHow GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees\nBenefits to support your health, finances, and well-being\nFlexible Paid Time Off \nTeam Member Resource Groups\nEquity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan\nGrowth and Development Fund\nParental Leave \nPlease note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.\nCountry Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. \nPrivacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us.\nGitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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