<div class="content-intro"><p>GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform" data-sk="tooltip_parent">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform</a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission" data-sk="tooltip_parent">mission</a>&nbsp;is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab" data-sk="tooltip_parent">operations</a>&nbsp;on our product and staying aligned with our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values" data-sk="tooltip_parent">values</a>. Learn more about&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Life at GitLab</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks to products like&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Duo Enterprise</a>, and&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2024/06/27/meet-gitlab-duo-workflow-the-future-of-ai-driven-development/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2024/06/27/meet-gitlab-duo-workflow-the-future-of-ai-driven-development/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Duo Workflow</a>, customers get the benefit of AI at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier. All team members are encouraged and expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across our global organisation.</p></div><p>Solutions Architects are the trusted advisors to GitLab prospects and clients, showing how the GitLab solutions address client business requirements. Solutions Architects are responsible for driving and managing the technology evaluation and validation stages of the sales process. Solutions Architects are the product advocates for GitLab’s Enterprise Edition. They focus on the technical solution while also understanding the business outcomes the customer is trying to achieve.</p>
<p>The Solutions Architect helps drive value and change with software development for one of the fastest-growing platforms. By applying solution selling and architecture experience from planning to monitoring, the Solutions Architect supports and enables successful adoption of the GitLab platform. Solutions Architects work collaboratively with GitLab’s customers across segments, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing organizations.</p>
<p>This role provides technical guidance and support throughout the entire sales cycle. Solution Architects can help shape and execute a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of the GitLab platform with customers by becoming the trusted advisor. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in software/technology sales or consulting. Proficiency in connecting technology solutions to measurable business value is critical to a Solutions Architect. Candidates should also have a demonstrated skill to think strategically about business, products, and technical problems.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What you'll do</h2>
<ul>
<li>Technical expertise: Engage with customers, both onsite and remotely, by providing technical expertise during the pre-sales process. This includes answering customer inquiries, conducting product demonstrations, and explaining the capabilities and benefits of GitLab.</li>
<li>Sales strategy: Collaborate with the sales team to support the formulation and execution of the sales strategy. Help identify potential opportunities for GitLab adoption and contribute to the development of sales plans and proposals.</li>
<li>Technical guidance: Contribute to technical evaluations by assisting in proof-of-concept (POC) or proof-of-value (POV) initiatives. Support the team in designing workshops and providing technical guidance during requests for proposal (RFP) or audits.</li>
<li>Customer relationships: Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers, focusing on building rapport and trust. Collaborate with individuals within customer environments, understand their needs, and assist them in becoming advocates for GitLab.</li>
<li>Customer feedbacks: Effectively communicate customer feedback, requirements, and challenges to relevant teams (including Product Development, Sales, and Marketing) to drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Market knowledge: Maintain a foundational understanding of technologies related to GitLab’s market focus.</li>
<li>GitLab knowledge: Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the GitLab platform and associated technologies. Stay up to date with product updates, new features, and industry trends related to GitLab.</li>
<li>Training &amp; Certifications: Aquire industry standard certifications to build up credibility as technical expert.</li>
<li>Growth &amp; Development: Continuously improve your professional skills with a focus on personal mastery and team learning through activities such as training, reading and seeking mentorship from others.</li>
</ul>
<h2>What you'll bring</h2>
<ul>
<li>Technical presentation and communication skills</li>
<li>Experience in or familiarity with (for the&nbsp;<a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/solutions-architects/career-development/#associate-solution-architecture-program">early-in-career program</a>&nbsp;candidates) the field of information technology or technical pre-sales</li>
<li>Understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle</li>
<li>Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment</li>
<li>Ability to use GitLab</li>
<li>Ability to travel if needed and comply with the company’s&nbsp;<a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/travel/">travel policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>How GitLab will support you</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All remote, </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">asynchronous</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> work environment</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/paid-time-off/">Flexible PTO</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (paid time off)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging."><span style="font-weight: 400;">Team Member Resource Groups</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#growth-and-development-benefit"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Growth and development budget&nbsp;</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parental leave</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/procurement/office-equipment-supplies/">Home office</a> support</li>
</ul>
<h2>Hiring process</h2>
<p>Candidates can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. To learn more about someone who may be conducting the interview, find their job title on our&nbsp;<a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/company/team/">team page</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Selected candidates will be invited to schedule a&nbsp;<a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/#screening-call">screening call</a>&nbsp;with our Global Recruiters.</li>
<li>Next, candidates will be invited to schedule a first interview with the SA team Manager.</li>
<li>Candidates may be invited to schedule an interview with a Solutions Architect peer or other SA team Manager.</li>
<li>Then, candidates will be required to deliver a demo of GitLab to a panel of Customer Success attendees using the&nbsp;<a href="https://gitlab-com.gitlab.io/customer-success/solutions-architecture/sa-candidate-experience/panel_instructions/">Demo Guide</a>.</li>
<li>Candidates may be invited to additional interviews.</li>
<li>Successful candidates will be made an offer after references are verified.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups"><span style="font-weight: 400;">underrepresented groups</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 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.</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">The base salary 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 </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLBeneUS" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">benefits</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;"> and </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLequity" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">equity</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</span></em></p></div><div class="title">California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$77,250</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$154,800 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr>
<p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>Please review our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us.</p>
<p>GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.</p></div>

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive
[AI-powered DevSecOps Platform](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-
platform), used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our
[mission](https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission) is to enable everyone to
contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone
can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the
rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing
how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at
GitLab by running our [operations](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-
gitlab-at-gitlab) on our product and staying aligned with our
[values](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values). Learn more about [Life at
GitLab](https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab).

Thanks to products like [Duo Enterprise](https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-
duo/), and [Duo Workflow](https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2024/06/27/meet-
gitlab-duo-workflow-the-future-of-ai-driven-development/), customers get the
benefit of AI at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our
products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core
productivity multiplier. All team members are encouraged and expected to
incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and
impact across our global organisation.

Solutions Architects are the trusted advisors to GitLab prospects and clients,
showing how the GitLab solutions address client business requirements.
Solutions Architects are responsible for driving and managing the technology
evaluation and validation stages of the sales process. Solutions Architects
are the product advocates for GitLab’s Enterprise Edition. They focus on the
technical solution while also understanding the business outcomes the customer
is trying to achieve.

The Solutions Architect helps drive value and change with software development
for one of the fastest-growing platforms. By applying solution selling and
architecture experience from planning to monitoring, the Solutions Architect
supports and enables successful adoption of the GitLab platform. Solutions
Architects work collaboratively with GitLab’s customers across segments,
Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing organizations.

This role provides technical guidance and support throughout the entire sales
cycle. Solution Architects can help shape and execute a strategy to build
mindshare and broad use of the GitLab platform with customers by becoming the
trusted advisor. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven
track record in software/technology sales or consulting. Proficiency in
connecting technology solutions to measurable business value is critical to a
Solutions Architect. Candidates should also have a demonstrated skill to think
strategically about business, products, and technical problems.



## What you'll do

  * Technical expertise: Engage with customers, both onsite and remotely, by providing technical expertise during the pre-sales process. This includes answering customer inquiries, conducting product demonstrations, and explaining the capabilities and benefits of GitLab.
  * Sales strategy: Collaborate with the sales team to support the formulation and execution of the sales strategy. Help identify potential opportunities for GitLab adoption and contribute to the development of sales plans and proposals.
  * Technical guidance: Contribute to technical evaluations by assisting in proof-of-concept (POC) or proof-of-value (POV) initiatives. Support the team in designing workshops and providing technical guidance during requests for proposal (RFP) or audits.
  * Customer relationships: Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers, focusing on building rapport and trust. Collaborate with individuals within customer environments, understand their needs, and assist them in becoming advocates for GitLab.
  * Customer feedbacks: Effectively communicate customer feedback, requirements, and challenges to relevant teams (including Product Development, Sales, and Marketing) to drive continuous improvement.
  * Market knowledge: Maintain a foundational understanding of technologies related to GitLab’s market focus.
  * GitLab knowledge: Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the GitLab platform and associated technologies. Stay up to date with product updates, new features, and industry trends related to GitLab.
  * Training & Certifications: Aquire industry standard certifications to build up credibility as technical expert.
  * Growth & Development: Continuously improve your professional skills with a focus on personal mastery and team learning through activities such as training, reading and seeking mentorship from others.

## What you'll bring

  * Technical presentation and communication skills
  * Experience in or familiarity with (for the [early-in-career program](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/solutions-architects/career-development/#associate-solution-architecture-program) candidates) the field of information technology or technical pre-sales
  * Understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle
  * Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment
  * Ability to use GitLab
  * Ability to travel if needed and comply with the company’s [travel policy](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/travel/)

## How GitLab will support you

  * [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
  * All remote, [asynchronous](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/) work environment
  * [Flexible PTO](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/paid-time-off/) (paid time off)
  * [Team Member Resource Groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.)
  * [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/)
  * [Growth and development budget ](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#growth-and-development-benefit)
  * [Parental leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave)
  * [Home office](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/procurement/office-equipment-supplies/) support

## Hiring process

Candidates can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please
keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of
the process. To learn more about someone who may be conducting the interview,
find their job title on our [team
page](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/company/team/).

  * Selected candidates will be invited to schedule a [screening call](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/#screening-call) with our Global Recruiters.
  * Next, candidates will be invited to schedule a first interview with the SA team Manager.
  * Candidates may be invited to schedule an interview with a Solutions Architect peer or other SA team Manager.
  * Then, candidates will be required to deliver a demo of GitLab to a panel of Customer Success attendees using the [Demo Guide](https://gitlab-com.gitlab.io/customer-success/solutions-architecture/sa-candidate-experience/panel_instructions/).
  * Candidates may be invited to additional interviews.
  * Successful candidates will be made an offer after references are verified.



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 base salary 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://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-
rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/) and
[equity](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/). Sales roles are
also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base
salary._

California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New
York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range

$77,250--$154,800 USD

* * *

**Country Hiring Guidelines:** GitLab hires new team members in countries
around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry
specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team
can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting
process.  

**Privacy Policy:** Please review our [Recruitment Privacy
Policy.](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-
faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/) Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative
action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are
based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex
(including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental
or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical
history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which
includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime
or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any
other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO
Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-
employment-opportunity-policy) and [EEO is the
Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-
equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices). If you have a disability or
special need that requires
[accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-
usa/#reasonable-accommodation), please let us know during the [recruiting
process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-
to-our-interview-process).

