Manager, Product Security Engineering
@ GitLab

Hybrid
$195,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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Overview

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps Platform used by more than 100,000 organizations. Their mission is to enable everyone to contribute to software development and co-create technology. The platform integrates products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform to deliver AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

An Overview Of This Role

The Manager, Product Security Engineering will lead a critical team responsible for delivering security capabilities through direct contributions to the GitLab platform. This role combines software engineering leadership with security expertise to drive GitLab's vision of being the most secure DevOps platform. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Security Capabilities Engineering, you will guide a team that bridges product security needs with engineering solutions.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive strategy and execution of integrating custom security tooling into GitLab.
  • Manage team's milestone planning aligning immediate and strategic goals.
  • Partner with Product teams from concept through implementation.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with various security teams.
  • Champion the team's work and communicate impact to stakeholders.
  • Guide the team's contributions to GitLab's broader security strategy.
  • Lead and grow a team of security and software engineers.

What You’ll Bring

  • 3+ years of software engineering management experience.
  • Strong understanding of software security principles and best practices.
  • Experience with modern software development practices, CI/CD, and DevOps.
  • Experience managing teams working with Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks.
  • Proven cross-functional project leadership and stakeholder management.

Preferred Experience & Personal Qualities

Experience managing security engineering teams, background in application or infrastructure security, familiarity with GitLab's architecture, and contributions to open-source software projects. Personal qualities include a bias for action, excellent communication, strong relationship building, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to inclusivity.

How GitLab Will Support You

  • Health, financial, and well-being benefits
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental leave and Home office support

Key skills/competency

  • Security Engineering
  • DevSecOps
  • Software Management
  • Leadership
  • CI/CD
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Automation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Risk Management
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How to Get Hired at GitLab

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize resume: Highlight security and management skills.
  • Research GitLab: Understand their AI and DevSecOps focus.
  • Tailor cover letter: Emphasize cross-functional leadership.
  • Prepare technically: Review CI/CD, Ruby on Rails and security patterns.
  • Practice interviews: Focus on security leadership scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Study Ruby on Rails security standards.
Practice technical architecture scenarios.
Refresh software security principles and automation.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your leadership in security projects.
Explain managing cross-functional team challenges.
Share a time of critical decision making.
Discuss your approach to continuous learning.

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