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full-timeEngineering Manager, Trusted Agentic Development
Gitlab · Remote, Poland
GitLab is a DevSecOps platform that helps organisations deliver software faster, more securely and with higher operational efficiency. The Trusted Agentic Development team, part of GitLab’s Developer Experience group, builds internal platforms that enable engineers to work with AI agents that generate code and tests. As Engineering Manager you will recruit, mentor and grow a team focused on creating reliable validation mechanisms for agent‑generated software. Daily responsibilities include defining technical approaches for confirming that AI‑produced code meets intended behavior, shaping mid‑loop feedback loops, collaborating with engineering groups across GitLab to drive adoption, and measuring trust and usage metrics. You will stay hands‑on in architecture and design discussions, review proposals, and ensure the team delivers high‑impact solutions without a dedicated program manager. The role suits senior engineers with proven people‑management experience, a strong background in AI‑assisted development or language‑specific tooling (e.g., Rust, Ruby, Go), and the ability to navigate ambiguous problem spaces while influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role The Trusted Agentic Development team sits within GitLab's Developer Experience group and builds the platforms our own engineers rely on every day. GitLab engineers increasingly build software with artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Agents generate code and tests in seconds, so speed is no longer the constraint. Confidence is. Agents can produce a passing test suite for software that doesn't work as intended, and a reviewer may not be able to tell the difference without redoing the work by hand. As Engineering Manager, Trusted Agentic Development, you'll build and lead the team that closes this gap. You'll help define what validation means when the author is an agent and make the feedback loop fast, automatic, and trustworthy. You'll point the team at the right version of an open problem and earn adoption across GitLab by building the best path, not by mandating a process. Validation that confirms agent-generated code does what was intended, so a passing suite means a working feature and not just a satisfied proxy. Mid-loop feedback that helps an agent self-correct toward working software instead of green assertions. Language-aware approaches under one shared model of what "trusted" means, starting with Rust, Ruby, and Go, while allowing the right technique to differ by language. Real measurement of whether engineers trust and adopt the path, with findings fed directly back into the platform. What you'll do Build and grow the team by hiring and developing engineers who practice agentic development, and create a culture that treats this as an open problem to solve rather than a process to enforce. Set direction in an undefined space by partnering with your team to shape the technical approach for validating agent-built software. Keep the team focused on the highest-impact version of the problem rather than the easiest one. Earn adoption by building relationships with engineering teams across GitLab, learning how they work with agents today, and creating a platform they choose because it makes them faster and more confident. Measure engineer adoption and trust through real usage, treat adopters as design partners, and use findings to prioritize where confidence is breaking down. Stay close to the technical work by engaging in architecture and design discussions, reviewing proposals, and keeping your judgment current as agentic development changes. Run the team with clear goals, direct feedback, honest performance management, and ownership of complex work from planning through completion without relying on a dedicated program manager. What you'll bring Direct experience using AI agents to build software, including lessons from successes and missteps and a clear point of view on why a passing test suite isn't the same as working software. Experience leading engineering teams through ambiguous, early-stage problems where the right approach wasn't yet known. The ability to drive adoption through influence and a useful product rather than through mandate, including partnering across teams you don't manage. Technical depth to engage credibly in architecture and validation strategy discussions and earn the trust of senior engineers. A history of building accountable, high-performing teams, including hiring well, developing team members, and addressing underperformance directly. Strong written communication skills in an all-remote, asynchronous environment. Alignment with GitLab's values, especially collaboration, iteration, and transparency. This isn't a quality assurance (QA) or test automation management role. We care far more about your experience leading
| Role | Engineering Manager, Trusted Agentic Development |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote, Poland |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
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- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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