GitLab Remote Software Engineering Fellowship 2026

Introduction

GitLab is all-remote and open core. This fellowship lets you ship features and fixes to GitLab with distributed teams. Dates/stipend are Expected/Indicative.

Program Overview

• Remote pairing, MRs, and code reviews
• Work across backend/frontend/CI and observability
• Paid monthly; access to async mentorship

Eligibility

• Strong coding samples; familiarity with Git workflows
• Comfort working async and writing detailed updates

How to Apply

1. Apply via GitLab fellowships page with CV and repo links. 2) Complete take-home or live exercise. 3) MR review and interviews; confirm availability.

FAQs

• Paid? Yes, competitive stipend (Expected/Indicative).
• Remote? 100% remote.
• Need GitLab experience? Not required; Git experience essential.