[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![GitLab logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2020/12/WRILS-201207055737-109952.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/gitlab.md)[GitLab](https://jobicy.com/company/gitlab.md) # Field CTO Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/gitlab.md)ShareRemote from[Australia](https://jobicy.com/job-region/australia.md), [Singapore](https://jobicy.com/job-region/singapore.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Sales](https://jobicy.com/categories/seller.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished26 Oct 2026Apply before25 Nov 2026Listing views29Application actions3Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. GitLab is seeking a senior Field CTO operating at a Principal Solutions Architect level within its Strategic Field Organization. The role leads executive-level technical advisory for strategic prospects and customers, particularly around DevSecOps transformation, enterprise software-development workflows, security, and compliance. It partners closely with regional account teams and product teams to influence large opportunities, customer outcomes, field enablement, and product roadmap feedback. The position requires deep technical credibility, consultative presales leadership, strong executive communication, and willingness to travel. This is a remote full-time position restricted to Australia or Singapore. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a principal-level customer-facing architecture role combining enterprise technical strategy, executive influence, security expertise, and support for major revenue opportunities. Success requires independently navigating complex stakeholder environments while translating DevSecOps capabilities into business outcomes. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$260,000US market range (per year)$220k–$320k0$352k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary was disclosed. The yearly cadence and USD market estimate are inferred for a principal-level Field CTO/strategic presales architecture role; actual compensation will vary by hiring country, experience, variable pay, and equity. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [DevSecOps](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=DevSecOps.md)[Enterprise Solution Architecture](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Enterprise%20Solution%20Architecture.md)[Technical Presales](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Technical%20Presales.md)[Executive Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Executive%20Stakeholder%20Management.md)[Cybersecurity](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cybersecurity.md)[Compliance Assessments](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Compliance%20Assessments.md)[Software Development Lifecycle](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Software%20Development%20Lifecycle.md)[Cloud Architecture](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cloud%20Architecture.md)[Customer Advisory](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Customer%20Advisory.md)[Solution Strategy](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Solution%20Strategy.md)[Product Roadmap Feedback](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Product%20Roadmap%20Feedback.md)[Technical Evangelism](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Technical%20Evangelism.md)[Field Enablement](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Field%20Enablement.md)[GitLab](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=GitLab.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you structure a DevSecOps transformation discussion with a customer's executive leadership team?I would begin by understanding their strategic objectives, delivery bottlenecks, risk posture, and measurable outcomes. I would then connect those priorities to a phased target operating model, highlighting platform capabilities, governance, adoption metrics, and an achievable implementation roadmap. Describe how you would support a large strategic opportunity alongside an account executive and solutions architect. I would align early on the account strategy, stakeholder map, business case, and technical risks. I would engage executive sponsors on transformation outcomes, validate the proposed architecture, and ensure the team uses customer feedback to refine both the solution and close plan. How do you communicate complex security and compliance topics to non-technical executives? I translate technical controls into business risks, such as release delays, audit exposure, operational cost, and incident impact. I use concise, outcome-focused language and support recommendations with a clear view of trade-offs, ownership, and success metrics. What approach would you take when a customer requests functionality that is not currently available in the product? I would first clarify the underlying business and technical need, then identify viable current-state patterns or service options. I would document the validated field feedback, communicate it accurately to product teams, and set transparent expectations with the customer without making unsupported roadmap commitments. How do you stay current with emerging software delivery, cloud, and security practices? I maintain a regular learning routine through technical publications, practitioner communities, industry working groups, hands-on platform use, and discussions with customers. I synthesize relevant trends into practical guidance that helps field teams and customers make informed architectural decisions. Opportunity details ## About this 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI) 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. About the role We are currently hiring a Field CTO to join our Strategic Field Organization at a Principal Solutions Architect level to be based in Australia or Singapore. This role reports into our Global Head, Field CTOs. 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 (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. Our Solution Architect team adds value to GitLab’s customers by providing subject matter expertise and industry experience throughout the sales process and collaborating internally with the product. Our Field SA’s 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. ### What you’ll do * Create and maintain relationships with customer executives that contribute to large Net ARR deals and customer success * Provide executive-level, thought leadership on strategic opportunities (i.e., new logo and growth) * Curate and manage field feedback, while collaborating with the product team on roadmap and issue prioritization * Scale and grow regional-level expertise within the field (SAE/AE,SA,CSM) through contributions to enablement and content * Act as a prospect / customer advocate on DevSecOps transformation initiatives * Build and maintain select subject matter expertise related to GitLab targeted technology sectors through industry monitoring and participation in external working groups, committees and development projects * Keep up to date on GitLab-relevant emerging methodologies and technologies and leverage that knowledge to drive solution strategy and influence product strategy ### What you’ll bring * Significant experience as a CTO/ Principal Solution Architect with architecture of enterprise software development workflow * Experience delivering information/Cyber Security and compliance related solutions and assessments * Experience with software development tools, practices, and methodologies * Strong verbal and written skills with a strong ability to articulate and communicate strategies to all levels in an organization (i.e., executive to staff engineer) * Ability and willingness to learn and use GitLab as an integral part of the role * Ability to travel and comply with the company’s travel policy ### How GitLab will support you * [Be](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)[nefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/) * [Flexible Paid Time Off](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/) * [Team Member Resource Groups](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/) * [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/) * [Growth and Development Fund](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/) * [Parental leave](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave) * [Home office support](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment) ### How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees * [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/) * [Flexible Paid Time Off](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/time-off-and-absence/time-off-types/#flexible-paid-time-off-pto) * [Team Member Resource Groups](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/company/culture/inclusion/tmrg-tmag/) * [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/) * [Growth and Development Fund](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/) * [Parental Leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave) 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. 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. 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