<div><p>GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform</a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission">mission</a> is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining whats possible in software development. Thanks to products like <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/">Duo Enterprise</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-what-is-next-for-intelligent-devsecops/">Duo Agent Platform</a>, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. </p> <p>The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/">values</a> and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI">Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.</p></div><div> <div> <div> <h4><strong>An overview of this role</strong></h4> <p>We are seeking a Senior AI Product Security Researcher to join our<a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/security/product-security/security-platforms-architecture/"> Security Platforms &amp; Architecture Team</a> to conduct cutting-edge security research on GitLabs AI-powered DevSecOps capabilities. As GitLab transforms software development through intelligent collaboration between developers and specialized AI agents, we need security researchers who can proactively identify and validate vulnerabilities before they impact our platform or customers.</p> <p>In this role, youll be at the forefront of AI security research, working with GitLab Duo Agent Platform, GitLab Duo Chat, and AI workflows that represent the future of human/AI collaborative development. Youll develop novel testing methodologies for AI agent security, conduct hands-on penetration testing of multi-agent orchestration systems, and translate emerging AI threats into actionable security improvements. Your research will directly influence how we build and secure the next generation of AI-powered DevSecOps tools, ensuring GitLab remains the most secure software factory platform on the market.</p> <p>This position offers the unique opportunity to shape AI security practices in one of the worlds largest DevSecOps platforms, working with engineering teams who are pushing the boundaries of whats possible with AI-assisted software development. Youll have access to cutting-edge AI systems and the freedom to explore creative attack scenarios while contributing to the security of millions of developers worldwide.</p> <h4><strong>What Youll Do</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Identify and validate security vulnerabilities in GitLabs AI systems through hands-on testing, developing proof-of-concept exploits that demonstrate real-world attack scenarios</li> <li>Execute comprehensive penetration testing targeting AI agent platforms, including prompt injection, jailbreaking, and workflow manipulation techniques</li> <li>Research emerging AI security threats and attack techniques to assess their potential impact on GitLabs AI-powered platform</li> <li>Design and implement testing methodologies and tools for evaluating AI agent security and multi-agent system exploitation</li> <li>Create detailed technical reports and advisories that translate complex findings into actionable remediation strategies</li> <li>Collaborate with AI engineering teams to validate security fixes through iterative testing and verification</li> <li>Contribute to the development of AI security testing frameworks and automated validation tools</li> <li>Partner with Security Architecture to inform architectural improvements based on research findings</li> <li>Share knowledge and mentor team members on AI security testing techniques and vulnerability discovery</li> </ul> <h4><strong>What Youll Bring</strong></h4> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in security research, penetration testing, or offensive security roles, with demonstrated expertise in AI/ML security</li> <li>Hands-on experience discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in AI systems and platforms</li> <li>Strong understanding of AI attack vectors including prompt injection, agent manipulation, and workflow exploitation</li> <li>Proficiency in Python with experience in AI frameworks and security testing tools</li> <li>Experience with offensive security tools and vulnerability discovery methodologies</li> <li>Ability to read and analyze code across multiple languages and codebases</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with creative thinking about attack scenarios</li> <li>Excellent written communication skills for documenting technical findings and creating security advisories</li> <li>Ability to translate technical findings into clear risk assessments and remediation recommendations</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Nice to have Qualifications:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Direct experience testing AI agent platforms, conversational AI systems, or AI orchestration architectures</li> <li>Published security research or conference presentations on AI security topics</li> <li>Background in software engineering with distributed systems expertise</li> <li>Security certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or similar</li> <li>Experience with GitLab or similar DevSecOps platforms</li> <li>Knowledge of AI agent communication protocols and multi-agent architectures</li> </ul> <h4><strong>About the team</strong></h4> <p>Security Researchers are a part of our<a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/security/product-security/security-platforms-architecture/"> Security Platforms and Architecture</a> team, who address complex security challenges facing GitLab and its customers to enable GitLab to be the most secure software factory platform on the market. Composed of<a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/security/product-security/security-platforms-architecture/security-architecture/"> Security Architecture</a> and <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/security/product-security/security-platforms-architecture/security-research/">Security Research</a>, we focus on systemic product security risks and work cross-functionally to mitigate them while maintaining Engineerings development velocity.</p> </div> </div> </div><div><div><div><p><em><span>The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">benefits</a><span> and </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/">equity</a><span>. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</span></em></p></div><div>California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range</div><div><span>$124,000</span><span>—</span><span>$266,400 USD</span></div></div></div><div><h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a> </li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/">Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a> </li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment">Home office</a> support</li> </ul> <p>Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups">underrepresented groups</a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If youre excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. 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See also <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.</p></div>