Engineering Manager - AI Powered: Custom Models
An overview of this role
The Custom Models team is responsible for providing customers with the ability to use their self-hosted and even fine-tuned models for use within the GitLab product and beyond. They will work collaboratively with numerous teams in the AI space to ensure a full lifecycle of evaluating models, fine-tuning models, storage models, deploying models, implementing models as underlying engines behind AI agents, and protecting these models through means of various hosting techniques.
In this role, you will lead the Custom Models team, which is currently made up of 5 Engineers, to build innovative AI solutions tailored to our customers' needs. You will define processes and best practices as you grow a high-performing team from the ground up. Success in this position requires strong technical skills, managerial experience, and a passion for advancing AI technology.
What you’ll do
Manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines
Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and deliver customer-focused AI products
Assist in the architecting of solutions that enable customization of GitLab's AI models
Monitor progress, unblock obstacles, and ensure on-time delivery for the team
Coach and mentor team members to support their professional growth
Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and delivery
What you’ll bring
5+ years managing high-performing engineering teams
Expertise in machine learning and experience with techniques like running models, transfer learning, open source models and model fine-tuning
Data-driven approach to improving team productivity and effectiveness
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities
Passion for advancing AI technology and building a world-class team
About the team
The AI-powered:Custom Models team focuses on GitLab’s suite of Custom Model features and is responsible for all backend aspects of the product categories that fall under the Custom Models group of the AI Powered stage of the DevOps lifecycle.
The team works closely with these other teams within the organization:
AI Framework
MLOps
Model Validation
Duo Chat
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
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.
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Engineering Manager - AI Powered: Custom Models
An overview of this role
The Custom Models team is responsible for providing customers with the ability to use their self-hosted and even fine-tuned models for use within the GitLab product and beyond. They will work collaboratively with numerous teams in the AI space to ensure a full lifecycle of evaluating models, fine-tuning models, storage models, deploying models, implementing models as underlying engines behind AI agents, and protecting these models through means of various hosting techniques.
In this role, you will lead the Custom Models team, which is currently made up of 5 Engineers, to build innovative AI solutions tailored to our customers' needs. You will define processes and best practices as you grow a high-performing team from the ground up. Success in this position requires strong technical skills, managerial experience, and a passion for advancing AI technology.
What you’ll do
Manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines
Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and deliver customer-focused AI products
Assist in the architecting of solutions that enable customization of GitLab's AI models
Monitor progress, unblock obstacles, and ensure on-time delivery for the team
Coach and mentor team members to support their professional growth
Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and delivery
What you’ll bring
5+ years managing high-performing engineering teams
Expertise in machine learning and experience with techniques like running models, transfer learning, open source models and model fine-tuning
Data-driven approach to improving team productivity and effectiveness
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities
Passion for advancing AI technology and building a world-class team
About the team
The AI-powered:Custom Models team focuses on GitLab’s suite of Custom Model features and is responsible for all backend aspects of the product categories that fall under the Custom Models group of the AI Powered stage of the DevOps lifecycle.
The team works closely with these other teams within the organization:
AI Framework
MLOps
Model Validation
Duo Chat
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
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.