GitLab·Software Engineer

GitLab Software Engineer interview experience

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Positive

United StatesPosted Feb 2024 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I genuinely enjoyed how practical the technical interview felt.

I reviewed a merge request first, and then I moved straight into writing code on the spot. It didn’t have the vibe of a theoretical exercise or a leetcode-style performance—more like a focused engineering conversation about making changes and understanding tradeoffs.

The overall tone was simple and relaxed, and that mattered to me because it let me think clearly while still demonstrating execution. The MR review gave context, and the on-the-spot coding felt like a natural continuation instead of an abrupt shift.

I ended up receiving an offer, and the fact that the process felt transparent

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