Recruiter – R&D

GitLab

. Manage full-cycle searches for Backend and Frontend Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Security Engineers, Data Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Product Managers, delivering against recruiting goals and key metrics with accurate, timely documentation in Greenhouse .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Ireland, Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, Poland, United Kingdom, United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle technical recruiting, including the ability to build diversity-focused sourcing strategies and manage candidate experiences effectively. Proficient in using applicant tracking systems and data-informed approaches to enhance recruiting practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceTechnical Recruiting ExperienceDiversity-Focused Sourcing StrategiesApplicant Tracking System ProficiencyData-Informed Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Technical RecruitingCandidate AssessmentSourcing StrategiesInterview PlanningCompensation Negotiation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Trust BuildingInfluencing Without AuthorityClear CommunicationAttention to DetailProactive Candidate Care

Tools & Technologies

GreenhouseLinkedIn RecruiterLinkedIn InsightsSeekOut

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsDeveloper ToolsOpen Source SoftwareTechnical Talent Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle searches for Backend and Frontend Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Security Engineers, Data Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Product Managers, delivering against recruiting goals and key metrics with accurate, timely documentation in Greenhouse
Lead intake and kickoff conversations to align hiring teams on role scope, technical requirements, team context, interview plans, and timelines
Partner with hiring teams on structured, equitable technical interviews with clear competencies and actionable feedback; challenge assumptions and escalate risks or blockers
Use talent-market research, compensation benchmarks, funnel metrics, and candidate feedback to shape search strategy and address hiring issues
Assess technical candidates on experience depth, scope and impact, problem-solving, open source or community contributions, and fit with GitLab teams and technology
Build research-based, diversity-focused sourcing plans across applicants, passive talent, referrals, internal talent, technical communities, and specialized talent pools
Deliver a thoughtful candidate experience through pipeline management, proactive communication, timely feedback, and offer negotiations explaining compensation, equity, and benefits
Improve recruiting practices by sharing learnings and reusable resources, using AI responsibly, and representing GitLab's mission, values, and culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full-cycle recruiting experience in competitive technical talent markets, including offer and compensation conversations
Technical recruiting experience, or a strong interest in learning engineering and product disciplines, tech stacks, team structures, and how software is built and shipped
Developing advisor skills: building stakeholder trust, influencing without authority, and managing hiring team expectations
Experience building proactive, diversity-focused sourcing strategies and balanced pipelines for hard-to-fill or specialized roles
A data-informed approach that turns funnel insights into practical actions
Strong organization across multiple requisitions and clear written and verbal communication across time zones, with attention to detail and candidate care
Experience with an applicant tracking system and recruiting tools such as Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Insights, SeekOut, or comparable platforms
Ability to evaluate AI-generated work, protect confidential information, and share responsible workflows with team members
Experience recruiting for DevSecOps, developer tools, or open source software is helpful, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental Leave