Field Strategist, Forward Deployed Engineer

Gitlab

Remote, United States
Not specified; not specified; benefits include fle...
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Strong software engineering fundamentals
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 in the U.S., focusing on strategic accounts to enhance customer adoption of GitLab products, particularly in complex enterprise environments. The role emphasizes deep technical discovery and the creation of reusable technical assets to improve customer outcomes and streamline product adoption. **

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 requires turning recurring field patterns into durable technical assets such as runbooks, templates, and reference architectures.
  • GitLab offers flexible paid time off, equity compensation, and a growth and development fund to support full-time employees.

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** GitLab is seeking a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer to work remotely in the U.S., focusing on strategic accounts to enhance customer adoption of GitLab products, particularly in complex enterprise environments. The role emphasizes deep technical discovery and the creation of reusable technical assets to improve customer outcomes and streamline product adoption. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • 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 create reusable technical assets

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Ruby on Rails or Go programming
  • Track record of influencing upstream product decisions
  • Comfort leading conversations with senior stakeholders
  • Bias for reuse and long-term platform impact

Key Requirements

  • Experience in forward deployed engineering or technical consulting
  • Hands-on experience with self-managed deployments and security boundaries
  • Strong systems design and software architecture skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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