GitLab

Engineering Manager, Application Security Testing: Dynamic Analysis

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cybersecurity, DevSecOpsIndustries

Engineering Manager, Dynamic Analysis

Position Overview

GitLab is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Dynamic Analysis group. This is a player/coach role, leading a small team of 4 direct reports while maintaining significant technical contributions to the codebase. The group is responsible for API Security, Dynamic Analysis Security Testing (DAST), and Fuzz Testing.

Company Information

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. We embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, encouraging all team members to incorporate AI into their daily workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Actively contribute code to the team's projects (approximately 30-40% of time).
  • Lead technical direction specifically for Dynamic Analysis, DAST, and API Security features.
  • Provide hands-on guidance on security testing architecture and Dynamic Analysis best practices.
  • Maintain deep technical awareness through regular code contributions.

Requirements

  • Technical expertise in web crawler development and implementation.
  • Experience with Fuzz Testing methodologies and tools.
  • Strong understanding of web application attack vectors and security vulnerabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience building or maintaining scalable web crawling systems.
  • Professional experience with Go.
  • Knowledge of modern web technologies and how to effectively test them for security issues.
  • Ability to guide technical decisions around crawler efficiency, coverage, and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in application security or security testing.
  • Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and security testing methodologies.
  • Previous work with headless browsers for automated testing.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range (California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota): $131,600 - $282,000 USD
  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being.
  • All remote, asynchronous work environment.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off.
  • Team Member Resource Groups.
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Growth and Development Fund.
  • Parental leave.
  • Home office support.

Application Instructions

GitLab welcomes interest from candidates with varying levels of experience. If you're excited about this role, please apply. Our recruiters will assess your application.

Employment Type

  • [Employment Type not specified]

Location Type

  • [Location Type not specified]

Skills

Application Security
Dynamic Analysis
DAST
API Security
Fuzz Testing
Security Testing Architecture
Code Contribution
Technical Leadership

GitLab

Unified DevOps platform for software development

About GitLab

GitLab offers a DevOps platform that simplifies the software development process by providing a single application for collaboration, visibility, and speed. The platform integrates various tools needed for software development, which helps teams manage their projects more efficiently without juggling multiple tools. This allows companies to concentrate on enhancing their products instead of spending too much time on builds. GitLab serves a wide range of clients, including large corporations from different industries, demonstrating its versatility. The company operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay for access to the platform, which includes features for continuous integration and deployment. GitLab also provides free trials and regularly updates its platform to deliver ongoing value to its users. By customizing its offerings and partnering with other technology providers, GitLab aims to enhance its ecosystem and drive revenue.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$421.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Spending Company Money
Equity Compensation
Life Insurance
Financial Wellness
Paid Time Off
Growth and Development Benefit
GitLab Contribute
Business Travel Accident Policy
Immigration
Employee Assistance Program
Incentives
All-Remote
Part-time contracts
Meal Train
Fertility & Family Planning
Parental Leave

Risks

AI-powered coding assistants like Claude pose a competitive threat to GitLab's platform.
Potential sale to Datadog may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.
Integration of Oxeye may distract from GitLab's core DevOps offerings.

Differentiation

GitLab offers a unified DevOps platform, reducing complexity in software development.
The platform integrates tools for collaboration, visibility, and speed, enhancing development processes.
GitLab's open-source model fosters continuous innovation with a large developer community.

Upsides

Acquiring Oxeye enhances GitLab's cloud security, appealing to security-conscious enterprises.
Partnership with Ooredoo Kuwait expands GitLab's influence in the telecommunications sector.
Potential sale to Datadog could create strategic synergies and expand market reach.

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