Field Strategist, Forward Deployed Engineer

GitLab

Remote
Not specified; not specified; benefits include fle...
Remote
Staff forward deployed engineer role
Experience with gitlab ci/cd and yaml
Infrastructure as code tools like terraform or ansible
GitLab is seeking a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer to work remotely, focusing on helping customers adopt GitLab's products in complex enterprise environments. The role involves deep technical discovery, architecture design, and creating reusable solutions for strategic accounts

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on strategic accounts to help customers adopt GitLab and the GitLab Duo Agent Platform in complex enterprise environments.
  • The position involves conducting deep technical discovery, designing practical adoption paths, and building reusable solutions for broader CI/CD and AI-enabled workflows.
  • GitLab supports employees with flexible paid time off, equity compensation, a growth and development fund, and home office support.

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GitLab is seeking a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer to work remotely, focusing on helping customers adopt GitLab's products in complex enterprise environments. The role involves deep technical discovery, architecture design, and creating reusable solutions for strategic accounts.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include Flexible Paid Time Off, Equity Compensation, and Growth Fund

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Staff Forward Deployed Engineer role
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD and YAML
  • Infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Ansible
  • Knowledge of large language models and agentic patterns
  • Ability to contribute code upstream to product engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort leading conversations with senior stakeholders
  • Track record of creating durable technical assets
  • Experience with Ruby on Rails or Go programming
  • Bias for reuse in complex enterprise environments

Key Requirements

  • Experience in software engineering or forward deployed engineering
  • Strong systems design and software architecture skills
  • Hands-on experience with GitLab APIs and runners
  • Working knowledge of LLMs and AI system limits
  • Up to 50% travel required for strategic engagements

Work Rights

Not specified

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