Process
It started with an HR interview, which was fine, and proceeded with the technical interview. In the interview guide, it mentions that the interview is going to be about discussing the assignment. After finishing that part, I was surprised with a design question.
Questions
Edits and improvements on the assignment, and then a design question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the GitLab Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
GitLab's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for GitLab's Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
GitLab Work Experiences
4.0
Good People, Slow Promotions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 12, 2025
Pros: - Good benefits
- Some great people to work with
Cons: - Performative Management
- Slow to promote
4.0
Culture is changing
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
December 16, 2024
Pros: Good company outlook, nice talent.
Cons: Culture is changing a lot with new management.
5.0
Great company, full of great people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Parker, Colorado, United States
December 3, 2024
Pros: Working with new technology all the time.
Cons: It's possible to feel isolated if you're not a social person.
- 4.0Good People, Slow PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 12, 2025Pros: - Good benefits - Some great people to work withCons: - Performative Management - Slow to promote
- 4.0Culture is changingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMississauga, Ontario, CanadaDecember 16, 2024Pros: Good company outlook, nice talent.Cons: Culture is changing a lot with new management.
- 5.0Great company, full of great peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParker, Colorado, United StatesDecember 3, 2024Pros: Working with new technology all the time.Cons: It's possible to feel isolated if you're not a social person.
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