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Senior Engineering Manager, Developer Experience

GitLab Inc.Remote, Canada; Remote, United Kingdom; Remote, USNew
Remote Full-time $168K/yr - $285.6K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Developer Tooling (Caproni): Establishing platform foundations and tools to enhance developer efficiency.

About the job

GitLab Inc. provides an orchestration platform designed for DevSecOps, supporting organizations around the world. More than 50 million users, including over half of the Fortune 100, use GitLab to boost developer productivity, improve security and compliance, and speed up software delivery. The company encourages innovation in both its products and its remote-first workplace.

AI tools play a key role at GitLab. Every team member is expected to use AI to increase efficiency and impact. The culture values open communication, knowledge sharing, and career growth. Team members work with industry leaders and solve complex problems together. Learn more about working at GitLab.

Role overview

The Senior Engineering Manager, Developer Experience, leads the Delivery Enablement group and oversees four teams: Developer Tooling (Caproni), Observability Enablement, Performance Enablement, and Development Analytics. The main goal is to create a unified, Kubernetes-first platform that supports GitLab.com, Dedicated, and various self-managed deployments. GitLab takes a different approach by combining cloud and on-premise solutions under one platform vision.

In the first year, this leader will set technical direction, improve execution, and ensure teams follow shared platform standards. The role reports to the Director of Delivery Enablement.

What you will do

  • Lead and support four engineering teams focused on developer tooling, observability, performance, and analytics
  • Develop and communicate a clear technical vision for a Kubernetes-first platform that supports multiple deployment models
  • Clarify technical direction and align teams with unified standards
  • Balance people management with hands-on technical leadership
  • Make informed decisions in a changing environment, driving transparency and accountability

Requirements

  • Background in platform engineering and developer productivity
  • Experience working across cloud and on-premise environments
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, and AI-powered workflows
  • Interest in leading teams at the intersection of technology and people management

Location

This remote position is open to candidates based in Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

About GitLab Inc.

GitLab Inc. is a pioneering force in the DevSecOps domain, offering an intelligent orchestration platform that empowers organizations to elevate their software development processes. With a user base exceeding 50 million and a significant presence in the Fortune 100, GitLab is committed to enabling secure and efficient software delivery.

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