Off to a great start
Off to a great start
The people are amazingly friendly and helpful. Gitlab's processes and documentation are the best I've ever seen.
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!)
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GitLab Interview Experiences
Senior Frontend Engineer
The interview for me was split up over four video calls using Zoom. Each call was arranged in advance, and I was asked to list dates/times where I was available. I'd then get an invite for a session within one of these time windows. The process was
Software Engineer
Pretty straightforward interview, which is on their handbook. Initial screening, then reviewing a merge request. Technical was with the hiring manager, which is a mix of technical and behavioral. Practice more STAR format questions for this stage.
Frontend Developer
The interview began with an HR round where I was asked about my previous experiences, my motivation for joining GitLab, and an example of a time when I demonstrated creativity in solving a problem.
Senior Frontend Engineer
United KingdomApril 1, 2019The interview for me was split up over four video calls using Zoom. Each call was arranged in advance, and I was asked to list dates/times where I was available. I'd then get an invite for a session within one of these time windows. The process was
Software Engineer
KenyaNovember 3, 2025Pretty straightforward interview, which is on their handbook. Initial screening, then reviewing a merge request. Technical was with the hiring manager, which is a mix of technical and behavioral. Practice more STAR format questions for this stage.
Frontend Developer
IndiaOctober 18, 2025The interview began with an HR round where I was asked about my previous experiences, my motivation for joining GitLab, and an example of a time when I demonstrated creativity in solving a problem.
