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Professional Services Engineer roles in implementation, integration, and technical consulting qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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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 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
As a Professional Services Technical Architect at GitLab, you'll lead the technical direction of customer engagements from early scoping and discovery through delivery. You'll design high-level architectures and implementation plans for GitLab infrastructure and functionality, and you'll make sure deliverables align with customer requirements and the Statement of Work (SOW). You'll coordinate and guide implementation work across GitLab Professional Services and partner consultants, support customers deploying GitLab in cloud and on-premises environments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and the GitLab Environment Toolkit, and perform migrations to GitLab using Congregate. You'll provide DevOps and DevSecOps consulting and best practices, contribute reusable collateral such as documentation, delivery kits, and training materials, and share product release updates to help the team deliver consistent outcomes. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing leadership in GitLab's remote, asynchronous, and values-driven environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Designing and delivering GitLab reference architecture implementations for both self-managed and cloud environments, using infrastructure as code practices
- Leading source code management and CI/CD migrations to GitLab, including large-scale enterprise moves using Congregate
- Building repeatable delivery kits, documentation, and enablement materials that help Professional Services and partners deploy and adopt GitLab best practices
- Lead the full technical delivery lifecycle for GitLab Professional Services engagements, from early scoping and technical discovery through implementation and handoff
- Produce high-level and detailed technical designs for GitLab infrastructure and functionality, ensuring deliverables align with customer requirements and expectations
- Evaluate and communicate scalability and security considerations (including compliance constraints) in proposed GitLab reference architectures and implementation plans
- Deploy and configure GitLab in customer environments, including on-premises and major cloud providers, using Terraform, Ansible, and the GitLab Environment Toolkit (GET) aligned to reference architectures
- Plan and execute source system migrations to GitLab using Congregate, partnering closely with customer stakeholders to reduce risk, protect data integrity, and minimize downtime
- Provide DevOps and DevSecOps consulting and best-practice guidance, including advising on internal frameworks such as the Delivery Governance Framework (DGF) and GitLab Flow
- Coordinate and oversee implementation work across GitLab team members, partners, and customer points of contact (POCs), ensuring clear asynchronous communication and decision capture, effective execution, and high-quality outcomes
- Mentor Professional Services and partner consultants by contributing documentation, delivery kits, and training materials, and by leading enablement sessions on how to deliver and position service offerings
- Maintain and improve delivery automation assets with an emphasis on code cleanliness, maintainability, and appropriate unit/integration testing
- Support scoping and Statement of Work (SOW) creation with Professional Services Engagement Managers, stay current on monthly GitLab releases, and help Regional Delivery Managers with technical vetting and staffing assessments while maintaining a 55% billable utilization
- Review and provide input to Professional Services training materials and presentations
- Develop case studies, presentations, design documentation, and best-practice methodologies
- Work closely with customer project teams to ensure accurate task-level articulation of work required
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions with customers and partners and communicate risks/trade-offs clearly in an asynchronous environment
- Comfortable with up to 25% travel at times
- Demonstrated experience delivering two or more of the following consulting services: source code management migration, cloud architecture, DevOps engineering, or continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) consulting services
- Enterprise software development experience, with the ability to translate requirements into clear technical designs and implementation plans
- Progressive DevOps platform experience, including designing and implementing reliable, scalable systems with clear performance and security trade-offs
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure in cloud providers and on-premises environments, including using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Ability to write clean, maintainable automation/integration code (e.g., Terraform modules, Ansible roles, scripts) and validate changes with appropriate testing and code review
- Experience performing migrations to GitLab, including using Congregate or similar migration tooling
- Working knowledge of data consistency and integrity concepts (e.g., ACID properties) and how they impact migration design and performance trade-offs
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Comfort working in a remote, asynchronous environment, using documented decisions (e.g., issues, proposals, and runbooks) to keep work unblocked across time zones while collaborating effectively across GitLab team members, partners, and customer stakeholders
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other advanced technical degree, or equivalent experience
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Professional Services Technical Architect is part of GitLab's Professional Services organization. We partner with customers who are transitioning to GitLab, expanding how they use an existing GitLab installation, or planning complex upgrades to their infrastructure and processes. Our team brings a diverse set of skills across GitLab deployment, maintenance, and day-to-day usage, along with deep technical knowledge of adjacent tools and platforms. Working closely with Engagement Managers, partner consultants, and customer stakeholders, we focus on delivering high-quality outcomes, sharing best practices, and helping customers realize faster time to value from their GitLab investment. We operate in GitLab's remote, asynchronous environment and rely on clear documentation and transparent communication to collaborate effectively. This role models skills and behavior aligned with GitLab Values and typically reports to the Regional Delivery Manager. As a Professional Services Technical Architect, you will work more independently than an associate consultant, leveraging deep technical expertise to drive customer outcomes.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
United States Salary Range $123,840—$209,520 USD
HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- 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 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. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
INTRODUCTION
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 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
As a Professional Services Technical Architect at GitLab, you'll lead the technical direction of customer engagements from early scoping and discovery through delivery. You'll design high-level architectures and implementation plans for GitLab infrastructure and functionality, and you'll make sure deliverables align with customer requirements and the Statement of Work (SOW). You'll coordinate and guide implementation work across GitLab Professional Services and partner consultants, support customers deploying GitLab in cloud and on-premises environments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and the GitLab Environment Toolkit, and perform migrations to GitLab using Congregate. You'll provide DevOps and DevSecOps consulting and best practices, contribute reusable collateral such as documentation, delivery kits, and training materials, and share product release updates to help the team deliver consistent outcomes. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing leadership in GitLab's remote, asynchronous, and values-driven environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Designing and delivering GitLab reference architecture implementations for both self-managed and cloud environments, using infrastructure as code practices
- Leading source code management and CI/CD migrations to GitLab, including large-scale enterprise moves using Congregate
- Building repeatable delivery kits, documentation, and enablement materials that help Professional Services and partners deploy and adopt GitLab best practices
- Lead the full technical delivery lifecycle for GitLab Professional Services engagements, from early scoping and technical discovery through implementation and handoff
- Produce high-level and detailed technical designs for GitLab infrastructure and functionality, ensuring deliverables align with customer requirements and expectations
- Evaluate and communicate scalability and security considerations (including compliance constraints) in proposed GitLab reference architectures and implementation plans
- Deploy and configure GitLab in customer environments, including on-premises and major cloud providers, using Terraform, Ansible, and the GitLab Environment Toolkit (GET) aligned to reference architectures
- Plan and execute source system migrations to GitLab using Congregate, partnering closely with customer stakeholders to reduce risk, protect data integrity, and minimize downtime
- Provide DevOps and DevSecOps consulting and best-practice guidance, including advising on internal frameworks such as the Delivery Governance Framework (DGF) and GitLab Flow
- Coordinate and oversee implementation work across GitLab team members, partners, and customer points of contact (POCs), ensuring clear asynchronous communication and decision capture, effective execution, and high-quality outcomes
- Mentor Professional Services and partner consultants by contributing documentation, delivery kits, and training materials, and by leading enablement sessions on how to deliver and position service offerings
- Maintain and improve delivery automation assets with an emphasis on code cleanliness, maintainability, and appropriate unit/integration testing
- Support scoping and Statement of Work (SOW) creation with Professional Services Engagement Managers, stay current on monthly GitLab releases, and help Regional Delivery Managers with technical vetting and staffing assessments while maintaining a 55% billable utilization
- Review and provide input to Professional Services training materials and presentations
- Develop case studies, presentations, design documentation, and best-practice methodologies
- Work closely with customer project teams to ensure accurate task-level articulation of work required
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions with customers and partners and communicate risks/trade-offs clearly in an asynchronous environment
- Comfortable with up to 25% travel at times
- Demonstrated experience delivering two or more of the following consulting services: source code management migration, cloud architecture, DevOps engineering, or continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) consulting services
- Enterprise software development experience, with the ability to translate requirements into clear technical designs and implementation plans
- Progressive DevOps platform experience, including designing and implementing reliable, scalable systems with clear performance and security trade-offs
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure in cloud providers and on-premises environments, including using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Ability to write clean, maintainable automation/integration code (e.g., Terraform modules, Ansible roles, scripts) and validate changes with appropriate testing and code review
- Experience performing migrations to GitLab, including using Congregate or similar migration tooling
- Working knowledge of data consistency and integrity concepts (e.g., ACID properties) and how they impact migration design and performance trade-offs
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Comfort working in a remote, asynchronous environment, using documented decisions (e.g., issues, proposals, and runbooks) to keep work unblocked across time zones while collaborating effectively across GitLab team members, partners, and customer stakeholders
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other advanced technical degree, or equivalent experience
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Professional Services Technical Architect is part of GitLab's Professional Services organization. We partner with customers who are transitioning to GitLab, expanding how they use an existing GitLab installation, or planning complex upgrades to their infrastructure and processes. Our team brings a diverse set of skills across GitLab deployment, maintenance, and day-to-day usage, along with deep technical knowledge of adjacent tools and platforms. Working closely with Engagement Managers, partner consultants, and customer stakeholders, we focus on delivering high-quality outcomes, sharing best practices, and helping customers realize faster time to value from their GitLab investment. We operate in GitLab's remote, asynchronous environment and rely on clear documentation and transparent communication to collaborate effectively. This role models skills and behavior aligned with GitLab Values and typically reports to the Regional Delivery Manager. As a Professional Services Technical Architect, you will work more independently than an associate consultant, leveraging deep technical expertise to drive customer outcomes.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
United States Salary Range $123,840—$209,520 USD
HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- 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 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. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Professional Services Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, engineering, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but business-track technology degrees sometimes don't, so confirm with your DSO before submitting applications.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, not just willing to sponsor. Ask recruiters directly whether their company is enrolled before investing time in interviews. Employers who aren't enrolled cannot legally employ you on the extension, regardless of their intent.
Frame your I-983 training plan around PSE deliverables
Your I-983 must describe how the job develops STEM skills tied to your degree. For Professional Services Engineer roles, map specific project milestones like deployment workflows, API integrations, or client escalation resolution to concrete learning objectives your manager can co-sign with confidence.
Research prevailing wage requirements before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Professional Services Engineer roles in your target metro. Your offer must meet or exceed this threshold to satisfy DOL requirements, so knowing the floor before you negotiate protects your authorization from the start.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with STEM OPT hiring history
Target companies that have already onboarded STEM OPT employees in technical consulting or implementation roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and relevant hiring patterns, saving you from pursuing companies that don't have the infrastructure to support your authorization.
Apply before your OPT end date to trigger cap-gap
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's H-1B filing timeline during the offer stage, not after you've already accepted and given notice elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professional Services Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on both your degree and the role's duties. The job itself isn't automatically STEM-designated. Your degree must carry an eligible CIP code from the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and the position must require and utilize that STEM knowledge in a substantive way. Your DSO makes the final determination when they recommend the extension through SEVIS.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a PSE role?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just a job description. For Professional Services Engineer roles, this means documenting how tasks like systems integration, technical troubleshooting, or implementation architecture develop competencies from your degree program. Both you and a company supervisor with signatory authority must sign it before your DSO can recommend the extension.
What happens if my employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify when I start?
You cannot work on the STEM OPT extension at an employer that isn't enrolled in E-Verify. This is a hard regulatory requirement under SEVP rules, not a paperwork formality. If your employer enrolls after your extension start date, that gap in enrollment creates a compliance problem for both you and the company. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing your offer letter.
How do I find Professional Services Engineer jobs open to STEM OPT candidates?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Professional Services Engineer openings at employers with E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring F-1 students on work authorization. Many job postings don't explicitly state STEM OPT eligibility, so filtering by employer characteristics rather than self-reported sponsorship flags gives you a more accurate and actionable list.
Can I change employers during my STEM OPT extension as a Professional Services Engineer?
Yes, but the process restarts with each employer change. Your new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you must file an updated I-983 training plan with your DSO before starting work. USCIS requires this update within ten days of the change. If there's a gap between jobs, your authorized stay continues, but you cannot work until the new I-983 is in place and your DSO has processed the update.