Senior Product Manager, Static Analysis (SAST)

GitLab

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like and , customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.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 and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.An overview of this roleSecurity is at the heart of GitLab Ultimate, and SAST is a key part of our customers' journey to produce more secure software.As the Senior Product Manager for Static Analysis, you'll be responsible for GitLab's code scanning products. You'll focus primarily on , and you'll also maintain and . This role combines cutting-edge security technology and iterative product development at the scale of GitLab's global customer base.You'll drive high-visibility initiatives like , , and our AI-powered . The challenge? Balancing the technical complexity of static analysis with the practical needs of developers and security teams who rely on these tools daily.You'll work independently to shape product strategy while collaborating with experts across GitLab. You'll work most closely with the , with years of experience in SAST R&D; our innovative ; and the rest of the , which manages all of GitLab's security scanning, risk management, and governance features. Your decisions will directly impact GitLab Ultimate customers and help define the future of DevSecOps.Here are some examples of our recent releases:
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  • Work directly with customers and account teams to understand what our customers need.
  • Be the primary voice of SAST users and buyers in our Product team.
  • Combine metrics, customer stories, research, and your own knowledge to identify and prioritize the highest-impact work.
  • Craft requirements for new features.
  • Discover opportunities to improve existing capabilities-including in related product areas where you'll collaborate with other product teams-and deliver them to users.
  • Clearly articulate GitLab's current and future capabilities for SAST and related areas.
  • Represent GitLab in contexts like customer meetings, industry conferences, webinars, and our public issue tracker.
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing and Field Enablement to equip our Field teams with knowledge and messaging about your product area.
As a , you'll work closely with your counterparts, but you'll be responsible for initiating, shaping, and driving projects independently.What you'll bring
  • Proven experience with Application Security products, ideally including hands-on work developing or managing SAST products
  • Deep understanding of Application Security personas, including developers, security engineers, and security leadership
  • Multiple years of product management experience, preferably with enterprise software or security tools used by development teams
  • Track record of successfully managing complex technical products and driving them from concept to market
  • Experience working with large enterprise B2B customers and understanding their security, compliance, and operational needs
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize customer stories, usage data, and market research into actionable product decisions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Creative problem-solving mindset with ability to iterate on complex security challenges and balance detailed execution with strategic thinking
  • Enough familiarity with code that you can understand SAST findings, discuss detection tradeoff decisions with engineers and researchers, and create simple demonstrations
Bonus qualifications
  • Knowledge of static analysis, program analysis, formal verification, or related security techniques
  • Experience building AI-powered features, especially for security use cases
How GitLab will support you
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