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GitLab

Hires in Kenya

The World's Largest Dedicated All-Remote Software Company

Headquarters

All-Remote (Zero Headquarters)

Industry

DevOps, Cloud & Developer Tools

Company Size

2,200+ team members worldwide

Timezone Alignment

EAT Compatible (UTC+3)

About GitLab's Remote Culture

GitLab pioneered the modern all-remote revolution and wrote the industry-standard Remote Work Handbook. They build an integrated DevSecOps platform used by millions of software developers globally.

Why GitLab Hires in Kenya

GitLab hires engineers and technical support specialists across Africa through registered Employer of Record (EOR) partners and direct contractor agreements, valuing rigorous technical documentation skills.

Typical Roles Hired in East Africa

Backend Engineer (Ruby, Go) Frontend Engineer (Vue.js) Technical Support Engineer Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Frequently Asked Questions

GitLab employs international team members either through global EOR partners (like Remote.com) where statutory Kenyan benefits are handled, or as independent contractors paid in USD.

No. GitLab is famous for extreme asynchronous communication. Over 80% of communication happens via GitLab issues, merge requests, and Google Docs rather than synchronous video meetings.

Hiring Details

Contract / Hiring Model

Employer of Record (EOR via Remote.com) or B2B Contractor

Payment Rails

Direct Bank Wire (USD or KES via EOR) Wise

Working Hours & Overlap

Purely asynchronous (No mandatory meeting hours)

Key Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive Global Compensation
  • Remote Office Budget
  • Growth & Development Allowance
  • Flexible Asynchronous Schedule

Open Remote Positions at GitLab

Pre-screened for East Africa timezone and Kenyan applicant eligibility

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