Manager, Solutions Architecture

GitLab

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$142,200–$213,300 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $205k
This role $178k
$128k most similar roles pay here $271k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $173,625–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $205k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About GitLab

GitLab is an all-remote software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps platform combining source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, and project planning in a single application.

GitLab currently has 79 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $137,400–$213,600 across 61 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Solutions Architecture

Manager, Solutions Architecture - East leads a distributed team of intermediate and senior Solutions Architects supporting Enterprise customers in the East territory. This leadership role involves hiring, coaching, and mentoring team members while ensuring high-performing results through consistent technical evaluations, demos, and proofs of concept. The manager serves as a trusted advisor, guiding the team to align GitLab’s platform with customer business goals across the entire software development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing to influence roadmaps and improve messaging. Candidates must possess expertise in continuous integration, continuous deployment, and cloud computing concepts. The role focuses on solving complex technical challenges by designing architectural recommendations that drive adoption of the GitLab Enterprise Edition for large-scale customers seeking improved developer productivity and reduced security risks within their software development workflows.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage a distributed team of intermediate and senior Solutions Architects in the East territory.
  • Coach and mentor team members through regular feedback and professional development in technical and consultative areas.
  • Hire, onboard, and retain high-performing team members to foster an inclusive, results-focused culture.
  • Perform hands-on solution design, technical presentations, and customer discovery as a lead Solutions Architect.
  • Ensure the quality and consistency of technical evaluations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept for enterprise customers.
  • Collaborate with regional sales managers on territory strategy, account planning, and forecast support.
  • Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to share field insights and influence the product roadmap.
  • Define and track key performance indicators to communicate progress, risks, and priorities to leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Experience mentoring and developing technical team members through feedback and career support.
  • Experience managing or leading technical pre-sales or information technology professionals in an enterprise environment.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute sales and go-to-market strategies.
  • Strong technical presentation and communication skills for both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of the end-to-end software development lifecycle and modern operations practices.
  • Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, related technologies, and common customer adoption patterns.
  • Willingness to travel in line with business needs and company policy.

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