Sr Director of Engineering, Developer Enablement
UpworkFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have 7+ years of product engineering leadership experience in a high-growth environment, with deep experience on complex products or platforms. Proven experience leading and scaling engineering organizations of 35+ people across multiple teams is essential. Passion for coaching and building inspired teams, strong business acumen, and an understanding of platform principles are required. Experience building a developer platform or partner ecosystem, working with forward-deployed or customer-facing engineering teams, and managing contractors or nearshore development centers are considered a plus.
The Director of Engineering will lead and grow a dynamic engineering organization focused on evolving and scaling the Developer Platform and Engineering Services. They will partner closely with Design, Product, Engineering, and Go To Market teams to build out integrations and scale the engineering services team. This role involves leading multiple full-stack engineering teams to deliver results consistently and sustainably, maintaining a high bar for execution and quality. The Director will proactively identify, define, and lead strategic initiatives, guide technical strategy to align engineering capabilities with business outcomes, and influence Vanta's engineering culture and strategy. They will also coach, mentor, and create an environment for teams and managers to do their best work.
Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses
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.