[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Foundations at Vanta

Canada

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Security, Compliance, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Comfortable operating robust distributed systems and navigating scaling challenges
Familiarity with event-driven architecture
Care deeply about understanding and solving customer problems
Work well in environments that value decisive action and getting things done, with a bias towards shipping quickly to validate ideas and experiment rather than building a perfect solution
Have led meaningful technical projects from concept to completion

Responsibilities

Improve the scalability and reliability of core data systems, ensuring they’re robust in the face of growth
Help define and evolve how resource data is modeled, stored, and queried across Vanta
Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to understand user needs and prioritize impactful work
Ship quickly and experiment thoughtfully to validate ideas and drive product velocity
Act as a cultural beacon, setting an example for effective, collaborative engineering and helping mentor junior team members
Make effective tradeoffs that consider business priorities, user experience, and a sustainable technical foundation
Drive initiatives to increase operational posture and execution quality across the engineering organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsBackend EngineeringScalabilityReliabilityData ModelingData ProcessingQuery OptimizationMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation and benefits can I expect in this role?

You can expect an industry-competitive salary and equity, along with 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage, pension contribution, 16 weeks fully paid parental leave, health & wellness stipend, remote workspace stipend, 21 days of PTO, 80 hours of sick leave, and 8 to 11 company paid holidays.

Is this position remote, and are there any location restrictions?

This is a fully remote position with flexible work hours and location, but Vanta is only able to hire in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia.

What skills and experience are required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience, comfort operating robust distributed systems and navigating scaling challenges, familiarity with event-driven architecture, and a track record of leading meaningful technical projects from concept to completion.

What is the company culture like at Vanta?

Vanta has a kind and talented team that values collaborative engineering, decisive action, shipping quickly to validate ideas, and mentoring junior team members, with a commitment to hiring diverse talent.

What makes a candidate successful for this position?

Successful candidates care deeply about understanding and solving customer problems, thrive in fast-paced environments that prioritize shipping quickly and experimenting, and have experience leading technical projects while making effective tradeoffs.

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.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free