Our Hiring Approach

We have intentionally created our hiring process to align with our organizational culture at GitLab Foundation. As an all-remote organization, we are committed to hiring diverse talent globally. Below are some ways we are working to make a transparent, clear, and fair hiring process:

• Making our hiring process publicly available so candidates know what to expect
• Centering the candidate by creating clear and inclusive job descriptions and providing prompt communication throughout every stage of the process
• Listing salary bands on every job posting (for each country where candidates are being recruited)
• Ensuring consistency by following a standardized hiring process with clear selection criteria and set questions for all candidates
• Including diverse perspectives and voices by having multiple team members and/or consultants participate in the interview process
• Iterating our process as we go (and updating the handbook) to learn from our experiences
• We are not location agnostic. We hire within our operating markets (US, Colombia, and Kenya), but factors such as time zone, location, and proximity to colleagues and partners may be considered.
• The GitLab Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship. We will only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S., Kenya, or Colombia, depending on the designated location for the role as determined by the hiring manager.

GitLab Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustaining a diverse team and a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging work environment.

Overview

The process outlined below typically takes about eight weeks from the public posting of the role to the final offer. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to every candidate individually.

Roles

• Hiring Manager: the individual hiring the new team member who will be the decision-maker in the hiring process. In most situations, this person will supervise the new team member being hired
• Hiring Team: a group of people involved in the interview process (team members, consultants, etc.) that assist in assessing candidates
• Chief Operating Officer: The Chief Operating Officer will assist with the hiring process, be the main point of contact for the hiring manager, hiring team, and candidates, and be the DRI for hiring compensation decisions and discussions. Managers should not negotiate compensation with candidates on behalf of the organization.

Process

Internal workflow

Identify and Draft the Job Description