Staff Product Designer - Security & Compliance for AI-Powered Platform

About the Role

GitLab is seeking a Staff Product Designer to join our team remotely and lead design for complex security experiences. As a Staff Product Designer - Security & Compliance, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our AI-powered DevSecOps platform, which is utilized by over 100,000 organizations worldwide. This position requires a unique blend of deep technical knowledge in security concepts and user-centered design, allowing you to translate intricate workflows into clear, usable experiences for developers and security teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead design for security and compliance experiences, driving end-to-end design for complex security workflows across the software supply chain.
• Define both tactical solutions for immediate user problems and strategic patterns that connect to the longer-term platform vision.
• Translate technical complexity into clarity by partnering with subject matter experts to create accessible, value-focused experiences for various user types.
• Coordinate across multiple security product groups to align on cohesive experiences, working closely with Product Managers and Engineering Managers.
• Demonstrate excellence in interaction design, visual design, and systems thinking while raising the quality bar through thoughtful feedback in design reviews.
• Actively contribute to the Pajamas Design System by identifying reusable patterns and proposing new components.
• Mentor and support other designers, helping onboard new team members and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Conduct usability studies, competitor evaluations, and formative research to ground your work in user needs.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated ability to lead design on complex workflows that require significant cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design work, from problem framing through shipped solutions.
• Experience with security, compliance, DevSecOps, or developer-focused B2B SaaS products.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics in clear, value-focused ways for different audiences.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present work, articulate rationale, and facilitate alignment.
• Proficiency with Figma and prototyping tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and equity opportunities.
• Flexible Paid Time Off to support your work-life balance.
• Home office support to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed.
• Growth and Development Fund to help you advance your career.
• Parental leave to support your family needs.

Join us as a Staff Product Designer - Security & Compliance and co-create the future of software development with GitLab. We embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Apply now to be part of a high-performance culture that drives innovation and collaboration.