Backend Engineer, Rust Knowledge Graph at GitLab
Confirmed open
Build and operate GitLab’s Rust knowledge-graph service for software development data, AI agents and analytics, including indexing, graph queries and MCP endpoints. The role is remote in Canada or the United States.
- Location
- Remote
- Work arrangement
- remote
- Technologies
- TypeScript, Go
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Role overview
GitLab’s Orbit team develops a property-graph service from software lifecycle and code data. The Rust backend connects with ClickHouse, NATS JetStream and GitLab Duo features across several deployment types.
Responsibilities
- Implement Rust backend features in indexing, graph query paths, APIs and MCP endpoints; maintain integrations with GitLab Rails and the Data Insights Platform.
- Improve metrics, logs, alerts, runbooks and service readiness; participate in design reviews, code reviews and cross-team asynchronous work.
Qualifications
- Requires production backend experience, proficiency in a modern backend language and interest or experience in Rust.
- Exposure to distributed data systems, analytical databases, messaging or graph modeling is useful, along with practical AI-assisted development and clear written communication.
Benefits
- GitLab lists flexible paid time off, equity, development funding and parental leave. The stated US base-salary range is $115,200–$162,000; Canada compensation may differ.
How to apply
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