Manager, Security Engineering
HeadwayFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must have engineering management experience with a focus on people development and delivery excellence. A strong technical background in software development, preferably in application security, vulnerability management, or related fields is required. Experience with modern software development practices like agile methodologies, CI/CD, and software testing is necessary. A solid understanding of security concepts, particularly in vulnerability assessment, dependency scanning, and security dashboard implementations, is essential. The role also requires demonstrated ability to drive engineering excellence through code quality, test automation, and operational reliability, along with experience building and optimizing high-scale systems. A track record of successful product delivery in a complex software environment and strong analytical skills for problem-solving are also needed.
The Engineering Manager will lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on Application Security Posture Management within the Security Risk Management stage. They will guide the technical direction of the Security Insights team, ensuring alignment with GitLab's overall security strategy and vision. This includes managing cross-functional dependencies by coordinating with other engineering teams, product, UX, and QA. The manager will collaborate with Product Managers to define and prioritize the roadmap for Security Insights features, and drive the delivery of features focused on Vulnerability Management, Dependency Management, and Security Dashboard capabilities. They will represent the team in planning meetings and stakeholder discussions, effectively communicating progress, challenges, and requirements. Additionally, the role involves developing and mentoring engineers through regular 1:1s, providing clear feedback and growth opportunities, and hiring, onboarding, and retaining world-class engineering talent to build a diverse and inclusive team.
Unified DevOps platform for software development
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.