Vanta

Engineering Manager, AI Platform

United States

$180,000 – $250,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, EngineeringIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $207K - $244K

Vanta is dedicated to securing the internet and protecting consumer data. We empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our AI Platform team. This team is responsible for building the AI experience for our engineers, focusing on foundational primitives that empower developers to deliver high-quality AI experiences efficiently. As an Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for setting strategy, leading your team to deliver results consistently and sustainably, growing and developing talented engineers, and cultivating a healthy, results-driven culture.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience managing technical teams of 6 or more engineers.
  • Direct experience managing ML and applied engineering teams.
  • Proven track record as an engineer, with strong fundamentals in AI/ML Platforms.
  • Deep knowledge of data flywheels, evaluations, and quality hill-climbing.
  • Strong leadership abilities with experience in hiring, mentoring, and growing senior engineers.
  • Excellent communication skills to build consensus with stakeholders.
  • Pragmatism and scrappiness, knowing when to build vs. buy.

Responsibilities

  • Coach, mentor, and create an environment where your team can do their best work.
  • Set direction and guide technical strategy, ensuring alignment with Vanta’s business priorities.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to deeply understand developer needs.
  • Identify and implement solutions that support advancing AI at Vanta.
  • Champion best practices for AI quality and AI operations.
  • Deliver long-term value aligned with Vanta’s business priorities.
  • Grow and develop talented engineers.
  • Cultivate a healthy, results-driven culture on your team.

Application Instructions

  • To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state.
  • We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies.

Company Information

  • Company: Vanta
  • Mission: To secure the internet and protect consumer data.
  • Benefits:
    • Industry-competitive compensation
    • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
    • 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
    • Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
    • Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
    • 401(k) matching
    • Flexible work hours and location
    • Open PTO policy
    • 11 paid holidays in the US
    • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney

Skills

ML
AI Platforms
Data Flywheels
Evaluations
Quality Hill-Climbing
Leadership
Hiring
Mentoring
Engineering
Stakeholder Management
AI Quality
AI Operations

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.

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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