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      GitLab

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      GitLab Software Engineer reviews

      3.7

      67% would recommend to a friend

      (18 total reviews)

      Bill Staples

      54% approve of CEO

      36% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Culture & values

      2.7

      Senior management

      Software Engineer employees have rated GitLab with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. GitLab is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      18 reviews
      2.0
      Apr 25, 2020

      Sucks if you're a woman

      Software engineer
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      * Remote * Flexible vacation policy

      Cons

      * The company has zero diversity. Women rarely speak up, rarely get promoted, and as you can see on the team page, rarely make it to the top. Women have left after being harassed by their managers, and no one's done anything about it. * Compensation is definitely below the normal, as much as they claim it isn't * Fast growth is causing a culture shift and competitiveness is becoming the norm - this isn't the GitLab it was years sgo

      5.0
      Jul 24, 2019

      The right way to do remote

      Developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I joined GitLab recently and I am very impressed by this organization. Processes are very clear and documented and there is always a desire to improve. People are extremely helpful and kind, it is very welcoming.

      Cons

      Working at GitLab requires personal discipline and responsibility, so I would suggest more mature professionals apply.

      4.0
      Sep 21, 2017

      Great company, surprisingly low pay

      Developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fantastic company to work at, for so many reasons. Company values are well-articulated and are reflected in the actual culture. The product is popular and growing. You can contribute to any aspect of the company/product at any time, as long as you're delivering your main assignments on time. The remote-only part is fantastically well orchestrated, if you're into that sort of thing. There's a good level of respect for work-life balance. You can take off time whenever you need, and you're not generally expected to work overtime at all. I also loved the freedom to buy whatever I needed to do my job -- office equipment, software, books, conferences -- and get reimbursed online without having to ask anyone.

      Cons

      GitLab pays its engineers less than market rate. This policy was documented in the GitLab Handbook until fairly recently: "We pay on the lower end of market rates for engineering positions because we offer the benefit of working on open source (great workflow, peers, build reputation); most engineers take a pay cut to join." When I was hired, this meant I was making about 30% less than I could have at a comparable position in my city. When I left for another company a year later (also remote-friendly), it meant a 70% raise.

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      Hi! Thanks so much for writing about your experience with GitLab. We’re working on our global compensation calculator to make sure it is accurate, fair, and scalable as we continue to grow. As with everything at GitLab, we are committed to iterating and improving with feedback. - Barbie Brewer, Chief Culture Officer
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