Vanta

Backend Senior Software Engineer, Identity

United States

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$211,000 – $244,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software Development, Cloud InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in backend software engineering, and a strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud technologies. Experience with identity management systems and security protocols is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

As a Backend Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for setting technical direction to provide a strong foundation for Vanta’s infrastructure to scale with the business, designing composable and extensible systems for complex user data modeling, supporting the evolution toward policy-based authorization, and establishing clean interface contracts for identity services. You will also lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders and engineers, collaborate with Security to ensure Vanta’s platform implements best practices for customer data, and act as a cultural beacon, setting an example for effective, collaborative engineering and helping mentor junior team members.

Skills

API Design
Security
Scalability
User Data Modeling
Policy-Based Authorization
System Design
Collaborative Engineering
Mentoring
Trade-off Analysis

Vanta

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

About Vanta

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations that manage sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates numerous checks to ensure that security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with achieving SOC 2 compliance. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to maintain compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform the compliance process, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations while enhancing their security posture.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$343.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage
Flexible & Remote Work
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO
Health & Wellness
401(k)

Risks

Emerging competitors like ComplyCube could challenge Vanta's market position.
Healthcare data breaches may increase demand for more robust security measures.
Reliance on partnerships like HITRUST poses risks if standards evolve significantly.

Differentiation

Vanta automates up to 90% of audit preparation, reducing compliance costs significantly.
The platform offers real-time insights, enhancing trust and streamlining security reviews.
Vanta's HITRUST e1 solution automates 80% of requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.

Upsides

Vanta secured $150M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Partnership with HITRUST enhances Vanta's credibility in the healthcare sector.
Rising demand for automated compliance solutions supports Vanta's market expansion.

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