Well organized, transparent, friendly and quality-focused - Senior Backend Engineer GitLab Employee Review

5.0
Dec 6, 2019
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Pros

Great impression so far. The company is extremely well organized and transparent in terms of processes and management. Friendly environment full of diverse, smart and helpful people. Very clear attention to details and quality.

Cons

Nothing so far to be honest.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Best company I've ever worked for. Strong culture, great leadership, competitive compensation, excellent work life balance, and a genuine focus on employee well being and career growth.

Cons

Fast paced environment and high expectations, but that's part of working at a successful, growing company.

2.0
May 16, 2026
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Pros

OK pay or benefits in the market. Fully remote. Still is trying to frame itself as a big player.

Cons

Leadership went from being collaborative, communicative, and transparent, to being mercurial, secretive, and out of touch with the actual work. OBSESSSES over your AI usage metrics - even if AI doesn't help you and slows you down. The current layoff in progress was communicated poorly and not planned at all. And now they want us to adore the leaders and the company? Cultish vibes. We went from a company that plans ahead to a company that reacts.

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