Senior Product Designer, Source Code

Title: Senior Product Designer, Source Code

Location: Remote

JobDescription:

At GitLab, we’re revolutionizing the way software is built and managed. Source Code Management (SCM) lies at the heart of software development, underpinning our mission to enable everyone to contribute. As we continue to push the boundaries of collaboration and efficiency, we are seeking a Senior Product Designer to help us reimagine the future of SCM.

As a Senior Product Designer within our Source Code team, you will be instrumental in designing solutions that foster collaboration and innovation. Our vision for SCM at GitLab is not just about managing code and data; it’s about creating a space where teams can work together seamlessly, regardless of the complexity of their projects or the size of their files.

What youll do

• Design intuitive and scalable solutions that enhance collaboration for teams working across various industries, including game development, automotive, healthcare, and more.
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to bring our strategic pillars to life:
  • Easy administration for large teams: Enable efficient and intuitive scaling of Source Code Management for large teams.
  • High performance with large binary files: Streamline collaboration for developers and contributors, ensuring seamless management of large binary files.
  • Streamlined workflows for large repositories: Enhance the management and collaboration within large repositories, including monorepos.
• Focus on usability at scale, ensuring our tools and workflows are accessible and efficient for all users.

Additional core responsibilities of GitLab Senior Product Designers.

What youll bring

• A visionary designer with extensive experience in product design, particularly within software development or tech industries.
• Demonstrated experience with DevOps, either as a user or designing for a product.
• Strong experience working in highly technical, complex environments.
• Leadership skills – ability to define and drive a UX vision in cross-functional teams. Driving change across other teams, not just your own.
• Experience conducting your own research with a variety of methods, and strong decision making skills for when to do research.
• Skilled in breaking down complex designs and prioritizing core features to speed up the development process while ensuring a high-quality user experience.
• Experienced in working within cross-functional teams, and you have the communication skills to bridge the gap between designers, developers, and other stakeholders.

About the team

Welcome to the Source Code Management (SCM) team at GitLab, where we’re redefining the way software is developed and managed. Our mission is clear: to make managing code and data as intuitive and scalable as possible. We’re committed to breaking down barriers to collaboration, ensuring every team member can contribute with ease.

In our pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges head-on. From enhancing the SCM user experience to optimizing the handling of large files and repositories, our work is vital in driving GitLab’s vision of inclusive and efficient software development.

Joining us means you’re part of a dynamic team shaping the future of SCM. Your insights and contributions play a crucial role in our strategic direction, helping to make software development more accessible and collaborative for all.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget
• Parental leave
• Home office support

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 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.