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The demand for skilled engineers who can navigate complex deployments and drive customer outcomes has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings for similar roles in the past year. As companies like Gitlab continue to push the boundaries of DevSecOps and AI-enabled workflows, the need for experts who can balance technical expertise with strategic thinking has never been higher. With the rise of remote work, companies are looking for candidates who can thrive in distributed teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the complexities of working with strategic accounts and the need to balance technical and business priorities.

Job Description

About the Role

The Forward Deployed Engineer role at Gitlab is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of customer outcomes, product direction, and hands-on engineering. As a key member of the team, you will focus on strategic accounts in the APJ region, helping customers adopt Gitlab and the GitLab Duo Agent Platform in complex enterprise environments. Your work will involve guiding deep technical discovery, designing practical adoption paths, and building reusable solutions to help customers move from early platform use into broader CI/CD, security, compliance, and AI-enabled workflows.

The role is not a traditional consulting position, but rather an opportunity to use customer issues to create durable technical assets, shape architecture patterns, and influence upstream product and engineering decisions. Your work will have a direct impact on reducing time to value for strategic customers while improving how Gitlab scales adoption across similar environments.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be part of a high-performance culture driven by Gitlab's values and continuous knowledge exchange. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders to solve complex problems and co-create the future of software development.

What You Will Do

Conduct deep technical discovery in selected strategic accounts to assess platform readiness, evaluate constraints, and identify high-value adoption opportunities
Lead architecture and delivery design for complex enterprise environments where platform migration, regulated requirements, and product boundaries intersect
Partner with customer stakeholders and Gitlab account teams to prioritize use cases based on business impact, technical feasibility, repeatability, and long-term platform value
Design and build bounded proofs, prototypes, deployment patterns, and reusable accelerators across source code management, CI/CD, security, compliance, and AI-enabled workflows
Architect self-managed and enterprise deployments, including regulated environments and constrained deployments
Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to influence upstream product and engineering decisions
Develop and maintain deep technical knowledge of Gitlab and the GitLab Duo Agent Platform
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in DevSecOps and AI-enabled workflows
Provide technical guidance and support to customers and internal stakeholders
Develop and deliver technical presentations and training sessions

What We Are Looking For

5+ years of experience in a similar engineering role, with a focus on complex deployments and customer-facing work
Deep technical knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, security, compliance, and AI-enabled workflows
Experience with cloud-based platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and design patterns
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks, such as HIPAA and PCI-DSS

Nice to Have

Experience with Gitlab and the GitLab Duo Agent Platform
Knowledge of machine learning and AI-enabled workflows
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins and Puppet
Experience with public speaking and technical presentation

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work with a leading company in the DevSecOps and AI-enabled workflows space
Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals
Flexible working hours and remote work options
Professional development and training opportunities
Access to the latest technologies and tools
Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
Comprehensive health and wellness program
Generous parental leave policy
Employee stock purchase plan

How to Stand Out

Develop a strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, security, compliance, and AI-enabled workflows to stand out in the application process
Showcase your experience with complex deployments and customer-facing work in your portfolio or resume
Be prepared to talk about your experience with cloud-based platforms, enterprise architecture, and design patterns in the interview
Highlight your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Emphasize your strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Be prepared to discuss your experience with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
Research Gitlab's values and culture to understand the company's expectations and priorities

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