GitLab - Field CTO

• Experience with AI for software development in the enterprise • Demonstrated expertise in DevSecOps strategy, application security, and compliance for regulated environments, including providing risk-based guidance • Experience creating technical marketing content and materials and delivering technical thought leadership content (presentations, demos, written materials) independently • Experience delivering security, cybersecurity, compliance-related solutions, or assessments • Knowledge of software development tools, practices, methodologies, and the end-to-end software development lifecycle • Working knowledge of the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and modern engineering and operations practices • Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment, along with modern software development or operations practices • Experience with cloud computing and related technologies and modern platform architectures that support secure software delivery • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical strategy effectively to audiences ranging from executives to engineers • Comfort working in a fully remote, distributed, and asynchronous environment • Ability to coordinate across time zones and adapt schedules to customer and internal stakeholder needs • Experience in technical pre-sales or comparable customer-facing information technology roles, including using GitLab (and willingness to learn quickly) to support customer conversations and demonstrations • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience • Ability to use GitLab, including learning GitLab as part of the role • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as permitted by applicable law • The Field CTO role works across customer-facing and internal teams to help GitLab meet the needs of enterprise organizations with clarity, credibility, and deep technical insight. This role partners closely with sales, solutions, marketing, and product stakeholders to represent customer priorities, strengthen technical strategy in the field, and support GitLab's position in the market. • The team environment is collaborative, remote, and asynchronous, with a strong focus on sharing knowledge and turning field insight into action. The work brings together executive advisory skills, platform expertise, and an understanding of security and compliance expectations that matter in enterprise environments. Success in this role comes from being able to translate complex technical topics into clear guidance, while also helping GitLab improve how we serve this market over time. • At GitLab, you'll do this work in a values-driven culture built on collaboration, results, efficiency, diversity, inclusion and belonging, iteration, and transparency. • How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being • Flexible Paid Time Off • Team Member Resource Groups • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Growth and Development Fund • Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. • Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. • Country Hiring Guidelines: