Manager, Support Engineering (AMER)
GitLab B.V. · 🇨🇦 Remote, Canada; Remote, United States · Remote
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About the role
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 Like other managers at GitLab, you'll see your team as your product. You'll spend your time hiring and developing world-class Support Engineers who deliver exceptional technical support while continuously improving how your team solves problems. GitLab is working through it’s own AI transformation so you’ll be a leader in designing and implementing AI strategy for our Support team. As a Support Manager, you shape the customer support experience in your region. You'll balance direct customer relationships with the work of scaling your team, improving internal processes, adopting AI, and collaborating across departments to ship tools and solutions that make support more efficient. You'll help your team become self-sufficient, take ownership of complex issues from initial contact through resolution, and create a psychologically safe environment where people grow. Some examples of our projects: • A tool to automatically check a GitLab Omnibus install for known issues • A solution that captures the state of a customer's server for easier troubleshooting • A tool that turns log files into interactive tables so you can easily sort and filter columns • Functionality for ChatOps that makes it easier to identify user accounts on the GitLab.com platform What you’ll do • Partner with other support managers to hire and maintain a world-class Support Engineering team focused on delivering excellent technical support to GitLab's customers. • Develop your team members' technical skills and experience through mentorship, structured training, and career growth opportunities. • Drive team ownership by fostering self-sufficiency, accountability, and alignment with key performance indicators. • Build scalable processes and workflows that enable your team to collaborate effectively and execute with excellence. • Conduct regular 1:1s with all team members to support their growth, address challenges, and create psychological safety. • Train Support Engineers to conduct high-quality technical interviews, strengthening your hiring pipeline. • Partner across GitLab to deepen understanding of customer needs and business goals, informing product and support improvements. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the customer experience through measurable, repeatable solutions. • Document how the team works and find ways to make it more efficient through tools, process cha