Vanta

Director of Engineering, Product Platform

United States

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$285,000 – $335,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software Development, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, with deep experience working on complex products or platforms in a high-growth environment, and experience leading & scaling engineering organizations of 35+ in size with multiple teams. They should have a proven track record of growing high-performing teams beyond this initial size, along with strong business acumen and an understanding of applying platform principles to enable product innovation and results. Effective communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and engineering partners at all levels, are also required.

Responsibilities

As a Director of Engineering, you will partner closely with Design, Product, and Engineering counterparts to build foundational building blocks for product engineering and bring Vanta’s vision to market. You will lead multiple teams to deliver results consistently and sustainably, proactively identify and lead strategic initiatives aligned with business outcomes, guide technical strategy, and build a high-impact engineering team through coaching, mentoring, and fostering a supportive environment. You will also play an integral role in shaping Vanta’s engineering culture and strategy, as well as influencing and shaping Vanta’s overall engineering culture and strategy.

Skills

Engineering Leadership
Team Building
Technical Strategy
Cross-functional Collaboration
Scalability
Full-stack Development
Product Development
Strategic Planning
Mentoring

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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