[Remote] Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer at Vanta

United States

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Requirements

  • 5-10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Comfortable coding in one or more modern languages (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Go)
  • Experience working with APIs, data systems, and integrations
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems
  • Ability to adapt products and platform to customer needs
  • Enjoy working directly with customers
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Solution Architects, product engineers, and cross-functional teams
  • Interest in security, compliance, or SaaS infrastructure
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate directly with customers to understand their technical goals and translate them into actionable solutions
  • Design and implement integrations, data transformations, and reporting workflows
  • Work hands-on across the stack — from APIs and SDKs to infrastructure configuration
  • Partner with Solution Architects and product engineering teams to align on technical requirements and influence roadmap priorities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across integrations, data pipelines, and application layers
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers
  • Contribute to Vanta’s technical and customer success culture by documenting best practices and mentoring teammates

Skills

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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