people · May 16, 2026
GitLab Reorganizes into 60 Teams and Launches AI Acceleration Programs for All Roles
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GitLab CEO Bill Staples detailed Act 2 changes on May 13, 2026, including reorganization of R&D into roughly 60 smaller teams and launch of AI acceleration programs for every remaining employee. The company expects daily AI use from all staff and will finalize the new structure by June 1, 2026. Voluntary separation applications close May 18, 2026, with details on June 2 earnings call. Bill Staples emphasized the process involves input from managers and employee representatives to avoid revisiting structure in the foreseeable future.