Software Engineering Manager, Software Supply Chain Security: Human Authentication - Remote

Overview

As an Engineering Manager for the Human Authentication & Identity team at GitLab, you'll lead a talented group of engineers who are fundamentally transforming how user authentication and enterprise identity management works across our platform. This role addresses one of GitLab's most complex engineering challenges: scaling authentication systems to serve millions of users across diverse deployment models while maintaining enterprise-grade security.

In Short

• Lead the design and implementation of GitLab's next-generation Identity and Access Management (IAM) Service.
• Navigate the technical complexities of supporting multiple deployment models.
• Build and lead a team of talented engineers focused on human authentication and enterprise identity systems.
• Hire and onboard senior ICs with deep enterprise identity experience.
• Mentor existing team members transitioning from the legacy authentication team structure.
• Guide implementation of enterprise SSO integrations.
• Oversee LDAP, SAML, and OIDC protocol implementations.
• Solve complex performance challenges including authentication latency.
• Design identity federation systems for diverse deployments.
• Foster a culture of security-first development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering management experience.
• Deep expertise in enterprise identity protocols: SAML, LDAP, OIDC.
• Understanding of complex session management and enterprise security compliance.
• Familiarity with zero-trust security models.
• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams.
• Strong technical communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and well-being benefits.
• All remote and asynchronous work environment.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and Development Fund.
• Parental leave support.
• Home office support.