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We are hiring a Field CTO to join our Strategic Field Organization at a Principal Solutions Architect level. The Strategic Field Organization is a team of [Principal Solutions Architects](https://handbook.gitlab.com/job- families/sales/solutions-architect/#principal-solutions-architect- responsibilities) 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](https://handbook.gitlab.com/job- families/sales/solutions-architect/) (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. Solutions Architects add value to GitLab's customers by providing subject matter expertise and industry experience throughout the sales process and by collaborating internally with the product team.
Our Field SAs 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.
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](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of- select-underrepresented-groups) are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
The salary and OTE range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our[benefits](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total- rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/) and equity.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington pay range:
OTE (salary + variable bonus): $184,800 - $396,000 OTE USD
Base salary: $138,600 - $297,000 USD
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