[Remote] Senior AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, and they are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to help build the foundation for their transformation into an AI-first company. This role involves delivering internal AI-powered solutions that drive measurable business outcomes and improving organizational flow by embedding AI solutions into key systems and workflows.ResponsibilitiesDiagnose business problems before building solutions. Map workflows, identify constraints, and confirm whether AI is the right intervention. Be prepared to say "this doesn't need AI" when that's the honest answerOwn AI initiatives end-to-end, from stakeholder discovery and technical design through implementation, deployment, and iterationDesign, develop, and ship AI-powered solutions quickly, delivering working prototypes in days, not months, with a focus on practical outcomes and measurable business valueImprove organizational flow by building solutions that reduce bottlenecks, shorten lead times, and increase throughput. Measure success using flow metrics alongside adoption and ROIIntegrate AI capabilities into existing systems and workflows using APIs, orchestration tools, and modern AI platforms, including GitLab Duo Agent Platform, where appropriate. The right tool wins, whether that's custom code, a platform, or a well-crafted promptBe Customer Zero: leverage and showcase GitLab's AI offerings wherever possible, feeding real-world usage insights back to R&DPartner closely with stakeholders across functions to understand the real constraints. Ask the right questions, bridge technical and non-technical perspectives, and align on outcomes before jumping to solutionsDefine and track success through business metrics, flow metrics, and feedback loops that make performance visible and actionableContribute to technical direction by evaluating tools, documenting patterns, and creating reusable foundations that help the team scale its impactSkillsGenuinely invested in technology, the foundational and the cutting-edge in equal measureCompetent, confident coding skillsStrong proficiency in at least one modern scripting language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar)Solid understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and integration patternsDeep, practical experience with modern AI technologies, specifically: Prompt engineering as a core disciplineUnderstanding when a smaller fine-tuned model outperforms a general-purpose large oneUnderstanding of agentic architecture patternsCritical thinking about how the solutions could be exploited, misused, or produce unintended consequencesAbility to look at a complex process and see the constraintFamiliarity with the landscape of enterprise business systemsAbility to have meaningful conversations with stakeholders across diverse domainsTrack record of owning complex initiatives from discovery through deliveryAbility to scope MVPs, prioritise ruthlessly, and deliver iterativelyExperience with GitLab platform and CI/CD workflowsBackground in consulting, solutions engineering, or customer-facing technical rolesFamiliarity with value stream mapping, flow metrics, or Theory of Constraints thinkingExperience with low-code/no-code orchestration tools (n8n, Make, Workato) alongside custom developmentPrevious startup or high-growth company experienceExperience mentoring or leading technical projects with junior engineersBenefitsBenefits to support your health, finances, and well-beingFlexible Paid Time OffTeam Member Resource GroupsEquity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase PlanGrowth and Development FundParental LeaveCompany OverviewGitLab is a web-based Git repository manager that offers a variety of features for software development teams. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://about.gitlab.com.