Full-Time

Senior Director

Public Policy

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GitLab

GitLab

1,001-5,000 employees

Unified DevOps platform for software development

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$211.5k - $396.5kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Public Policy
Requirements
  • Minimum 12+ years of public policy and/or government affairs experience, in-house experience preferred.
  • Proven experience with direct lobbying and ability to conceive and execute policy campaigns, both in the United States and other jurisdictions including the European Union.
  • Strong familiarity with emerging technology public policy trends in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, antitrust/competition and law enforcement access.
  • The ability to articulate complex regulatory and policy matters into easily understood language.
  • Adept ability to work with other industry representatives to build coalitions and form strategic relationships.
  • A keen understanding of policy and legislative processes and dynamics within the U.S. Government and Congress; and the operation of the European Union (Parliament, Council and Commission).
  • An ownership mindset of the relevant area(s) of subject matter expertise.
  • Capable of building strong relationships cross functionally at all levels across GitLab.
Responsibilities
  • Develop GitLab’s public policy program and approach to engagement with US and European lawmakers, regulatory authorities, governments, councils and commissions. Monitor and report on key developments in tech regulation and policy across all jurisdictions, including the United States and EU.
  • Advise senior leaders of the implications of emerging technology policy and regulatory proposals. Partner with leadership and other stakeholders across GitLab to address policy-related matters, including the implications of emerging technology trends, proposed legislation and regulatory proposals.
  • Collaborate with teams across GitLab to educate and influence emerging regulatory and policy proposals on topics such as: artificial intelligence, open source software, sustainability, privacy and security.
  • Lead the analysis of proposed legislative actions and the development of responses on behalf of GitLab, including responses to inquiries or calls for submissions from legislative bodies or government regulators.

GitLab provides a DevOps platform that streamlines software development by integrating various tools into a single application. This integration enhances collaboration and visibility, allowing teams to focus on product improvement rather than managing multiple tools. GitLab operates on a subscription-based model, offering features for continuous integration and deployment, and serves a diverse range of clients across various industries. The company's goal is to simplify the software development process and deliver ongoing value through regular updates and customization options.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$421.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for integrated DevOps platforms boosts GitLab's market potential.
  • Acquisition of Oxeye enhances GitLab's cloud-native security capabilities.
  • Partnerships with telecom companies expand GitLab's reach in the telecom sector.

What critics are saying

  • Potential acquisition by Datadog may lead to strategic misalignment with customers.
  • Integration of Oxeye could distract from GitLab's core DevOps focus.
  • Competition from open-source projects like Sylva V1 may impact market share.

What makes GitLab unique

  • GitLab offers a single application for the entire DevOps lifecycle.
  • The platform integrates tools, reducing complexity in managing multiple toolchains.
  • GitLab's open-source foundation fosters continuous innovation and community collaboration.

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