GitLab is preparing major operational changes as the software development company shifts more investment toward artificial intelligence and AI-powered automation tools.
In a memo dated May 12, CEO Bill Staples said the company will reduce management layers, cut jobs and decrease the number of countries where it operates as part of a broader restructuring strategy.
According to Staples, GitLab will reorganise its research and development teams while increasing the use of AI agents to automate workflows such as reviews, approvals and project handoffs.
The company has not yet confirmed how many employees may be impacted by the changes. GitLab said more details are expected to be shared on June 2 during its quarterly earnings announcement.
Despite reaffirming its financial guidance for the current quarter and fiscal 2027, the company’s shares reportedly fell more than 8% in after-hours trading.
GitLab is forecasting fiscal 2027 revenue growth between 15% and 17%, lower than the 26% growth recorded in fiscal 2026. Management acknowledged that the current outlook remains below expectations.
The company also outlined 5 priorities aimed at accelerating growth, including expanding sales capacity and rebuilding first-order business opportunities.
According to the memo, the restructuring is intended to free up resources for AI investments and other strategic initiatives.
GitLab management further noted that AI is not expected to generate significant revenue during fiscal 2027 as the company continues transitioning AI projects from pilot stages into production deployments.
The latest move highlights how technology companies are increasingly restructuring operations and workforce strategies around artificial intelligence and automation-driven growth models.
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