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An overview of this roleThe Custom Models team is responsible for providing customers with the ability to create and use their own fine-tuned models for use within the GitLab product and beyond. They will work collaboratively with numerous teams 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 new Custom Models team 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 transfer learning 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 Custom Models team is a new team being formed with internal GitLab team members from around the globe. Engineers are primarily located across various European countries, with some distributions in Australia, New Zealand, America, and Canada. This team is growing, and there are currently 7 positions available. The team works closely with these other teams within the organization:- AI Framework
- MLOps
- Model Validation
- Duo Chat
- 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
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