GitLab is a Fantastic Company - Solution Architect GitLab Employee Review

5.0
Jul 11, 2024
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Pros

I finally found a company that is 100% remote and a company that makes that work really well. I've only been here a couple of months by now and what I've seen so far is wall to wall great. The warmth, helpfulness and openness I've experienced so far is almost unreal. The culture of GitLab which is about Collaboration and Transparency and a lot of other things, is pure magic. Everyone shares and cares. I'd say the pay is really good as well :-) I'd recommend anyone to apply for a job here at GitLab

Cons

As I've said, I've only been here a couple of months and so far I've yet to find anything on the minus side. One thing that is on the plus side that can be pretty overwhelming if you're not used to it though, is the Transparency. That kind of takes you by surprise sometimes and you sometimes feel lost as to knowing how to act and what to do. I guess that "Downside" will evaporate over time as I learn how to do it the GitLab way. It's more me coming from more closed cultures than GitLab actually :)

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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
Recommend
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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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