Process
I got a DM from the GitLab recruiter via LinkedIn, and we had a 30-minute screening interview. They asked me about my experience with Vue. In the end, they explained the next steps and how the interview would be conducted, but I got the unfortunate email after a couple of days.
Questions
They asked me a simple coding question for the initial screening interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the GitLab Front End Developer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
GitLab's interview process for their Front End Developer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive20%
Neutral60%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for GitLab's Front End Developer interview process.
GitLab Work Experiences
3.0
Autonomy lost to a top-down culture
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 28, 2026
Pros: Employees used to have a lot of autonomy and transparency.
Cons: The culture has become very top-down-driven. Decisions are forced upon team members with no explanation or discussion, and they are set with deadlines that are impossible to hit.
5.0
Off to a great start
Senior Frontend Engineer • Current Employee
May 24, 2019
Pros: The people are amazingly friendly and helpful. Gitlab's processes and documentation are the best I've ever seen.
Cons: It can be a bit overwhelming. I am a huge fan of remote work, but this level of communication and documentation may not be for everyone. (And that's okay!)
4.0
Great place to work
Senior Integrations Engineer • Former Employee
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
October 30, 2023
Pros: One of the most mature remote work environments in the industry. Great benefits and teammates. Strong product offering and product market fit. Lots of opportunity for career growth.
Cons: Pockets of toxic culture exist in some departments, mostly due to growing pains.
- 3.0Autonomy lost to a top-down cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 28, 2026Pros: Employees used to have a lot of autonomy and transparency.Cons: The culture has become very top-down-driven. Decisions are forced upon team members with no explanation or discussion, and they are set with deadlines that are impossible to hit.
- 5.0Off to a great startSenior Frontend Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 24, 2019Pros: The people are amazingly friendly and helpful. Gitlab's processes and documentation are the best I've ever seen.Cons: It can be a bit overwhelming. I am a huge fan of remote work, but this level of communication and documentation may not be for everyone. (And that's okay!)
- 4.0Great place to workSenior Integrations Engineer • Former EmployeeQuito, Pichincha, EcuadorOctober 30, 2023Pros: One of the most mature remote work environments in the industry. Great benefits and teammates. Strong product offering and product market fit. Lots of opportunity for career growth.Cons: Pockets of toxic culture exist in some departments, mostly due to growing pains.
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