Senior Engineering Manager, Non-Linear Productivity

GitLab is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a small team focused on driving non-linear productivity by identifying and fixing high-leverage friction points in GitLab's Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

About the Role: As a Senior Engineering Manager at GitLab, you will own outcomes for a defined engineering domain, build and grow the team that delivers them, and operate with significant autonomy against a clear mandate.

Responsibilities:

• Define and refine the operating model for the non-linear productivity pilot
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for step-change fixes across the SDLC
• Build and lead a small team of engineers
• Drive root-cause analysis and shift-left thinking
• Collaborate with engineering teams and leadership to ensure fixes deliver measurable value

Requirements:

• Track record leading small, high-autonomy engineering teams
• Deep understanding of CI/CD and build systems
• Demonstrated root-cause instinct and a focus on talent over headcount
• Comfort operating under metrics-driven accountability
• Strong executive-level communication

Nice to Have:

• Experience with agentic or AI-assisted development workflows
• Prior experience running a defined-window pilot or 0 to 1 initiative
• Familiarity with GitLab's CI/CD internals

Salary Range: $190,000-$245,000 USD

Benefits:

• Benefits to support health, finances, and well-being
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental Leave