Engineering Manager, Cell Infrastructure

GitLab is seeking an Engineering Manager, Cell Infrastructure to lead the foundation for its cell-based infrastructure across multiple cloud providers.

As Manager/Senior Manager, Cell Infrastructure, you'll report to the VP Engineering, Platform Scale & Architecture and lead a 0 to 1 effort to build the control layer for GitLab cells.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and delivery of multi-cloud cell placement and orchestration systems.
• Build and grow the engineering team for cell infrastructure.
• Drive infrastructure cost visibility and optimization.
• Own the reliability model for cell infrastructure.
• Partner with adjacent teams for scaling and deployment needs.
• Define and evolve architectural decisions for cross-cloud routing and data residency.
• Develop platform capabilities and developer tooling.
• Represent the team in cross-functional planning.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with cell-based architecture.
• Operational ownership of highly reliable systems.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems fundamentals.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Ability to hire, support, and develop engineers.
• Experience building platform capabilities or developer tools.
• Comfort working in ambiguity.
• Clear cross-functional communication skills.

Benefits:

• Support for 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.