Director of Engineering, Security Factory

GitLab · IT

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Full TimePosted Aug 29, 2026

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Director

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Original employer: GitLabSource ATS: GitLabLast checked: Aug 31, 2026Job status: Active

GitLab is seeking a Director of Engineering for their Security Factory, leading a distributed team in building AI-powered DevSecOps security capabilities. This remote role is restricted to candidates based in Israel or the United Kingdom.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the roadmap and execution for nine engineering teams focused on proprietary scanners, AI-driven detection engines, and agentic remediation flows. You will partner with product management to shape the security vision of the platform while mentoring managers and fostering an async-first engineering culture. The position requires a proven track record of scaling security infrastructure and delivering AI-integrated software features.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote in Israel or UK
Director level seniority
AI-powered DevSecOps focus
Full-time employment
Equity and stock purchase plans

What You’ll Bring

Experience leading engineering organizations with multiple teams and managers in a distributed environment
Strong understanding of application security fundamentals including SAST and SCA
Experience building detection or scanning systems in a SaaS or DevSecOps environment
Direct experience shipping a customer-facing AI or machine learning product feature
Strong written communication skills and comfort leading through clear documentation

What You’ll Get

Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental Leave

About the Company

GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps that enables organizations to enhance developer productivity and security. With over 50 million registered users, the company operates with a high-performance, async-first culture that prioritizes continuous knowledge exchange.

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