Remote Senior Engineering Manager – Distributed Systems

GitLab; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GitLab, a fully remote engineering platform, is seeking leaders to build and manage a globally distributed team. You will guide architecture discussions, drive delivery, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability across engineering disciplines.

The role collaborates with product management to shape the roadmap and deliver on commitments, while promoting best practices in distributed systems and Kubernetes-based deployment patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering teams, including architecture and technical discussions.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, durable workflows, and release orchestration.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes deployment patterns, GitOps, and progressive delivery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a globally distributed engineering team, creating an environment for best work and career growth.
• Hire, onboard, and develop engineers with clear expectations for quality and accountability.
• Partner with product management and cross-functional teams to shape roadmap and deliver on commitments.

Skills

Engineering team management

Architecture discussions

Distributed systems

Kubernetes patterns

GitOps

Progressive delivery

Job description

GitLab, a fully remote engineering platform, is seeking leaders to build and manage a globally distributed team. You will guide architecture discussions, drive delivery, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability across engineering disciplines.

The role collaborates with product management to shape the roadmap and deliver on commitments, while promoting best practices in distributed systems and Kubernetes-based deployment patterns.