Greenhouse ·
full-timeField CTO
Gitlab · Remote, Australia; Remote, Singapore
GitLab operates an intelligent orchestration platform focused on DevSecOps, helping organizations streamline software development, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency. As a Field CTO, you will function at a Principal Solutions Architect level within the Strategic Field Organization, serving as a high-level advisor to enterprise customers. Your daily responsibilities involve engaging with senior technical leadership at client organizations to guide their DevSecOps transformations, providing strategic recommendations, and acting as a bridge between customer needs and the internal product roadmap. You will manage complex sales engagements, deliver executive-level thought leadership, and contribute to internal enablement by sharing expertise with regional teams. This role is well-suited for experienced professionals with a background as a CTO or Principal Solution Architect who possess deep knowledge of enterprise software workflows, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks. The position requires a candidate capable of balancing technical evangelism with business-focused advisory, effectively advocating for customer requirements while influencing product strategy through continuous market feedback and industry participation.
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. About the role We are currently hiring a Field CTO to join our Strategic Field Organization at a Principal Solutions Architect level to be based in Australia or Singapore . This role reports into our Global Head, Field CTOs. The Strategic Field Organization is a team of Principal Solutions Architects that supports global strategic prospects and customers. This team collaborates with the regional account teams to work together on large engagements that require a high degree of strategic planning - such as DevSecOps transformation, solution recommendations, and advisory for our customer's senior technical leadership. Field Solutions Architects (SA) are the trusted advisors to GitLab prospects and customers during the presales motion. We demonstrate how the GitLab platform and GitLab Professional Services address common and unique business requirements. Our Solution Architect team adds value to GitLab's customers by providing subject matter expertise and industry experience throughout the sales process and collaborating internally with the product. Our Field SA's also engage proactively with existing GitLab customers to provide thought-leadership, engage in innovative solutions, collaborate around evangelism activities around unique customer requirements (i.e. meetups and presentations) and continuously seek market feedback to improve the GitLab platform. What you'll do Create and maintain relationships with customer executives that contribute to large Net ARR deals and customer success Provide executive-level, thought leadership on strategic opportunities (i.e., new logo and growth) Curate and manage field feedback, while collaborating with the product team on roadmap and issue prioritization Scale and grow regional-level expertise within the field (SAE/AE,SA,CSM) through contributions to enablement and content Act as a prospect / customer advocate on DevSecOps transformation initiatives Build and maintain select subject matter expertise related to GitLab targeted technology sectors through industry monitoring and participation in external working groups, committees and development projects Keep up to date on GitLab-relevant emerging methodologies and technologies and leverage that knowledge to drive solution strategy and influence product strategy What you'll bring Significant experience as a CTO/ Principal Solution Architect with architecture of enterprise software development workflow Experience delivering information/Cyber Security and compliance related solutions and assessments Experience with software development tools, practices, and methodologies Strong verbal and written skills with a strong ability to articulate and communicate strategies to all levels in an organization (i.e., executive to staff engineer) Ability and willingness to learn and use GitLab as an integral part of the role Ability to travel and comply with the company’s travel policy How GitLab will support you Be nefits to support your health, finances, and well-being Flexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental leave Home office support How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being Flexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental Leave Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less like
| Role | Field CTO |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote, Australia; Remote, Singapore |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-19 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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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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0/4Field CTO at Gitlab: frequently asked questions
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- Gitlab has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
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