Vanta

Sr. Software Engineer

United States

$207,000 – $244,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software Development, AI/MLIndustries

Position Overview

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

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

Our Senior Software Engineers lead and mentor engineers, delivering high-value products for our customers and infrastructure that enables our business to scale. As a Senior Software Engineer at Vanta, you’ll be responsible for setting technical direction to provide a strong foundation for our infrastructure to scale with our business. You will also drive complex projects across our technical stack and mentor our talented engineering team. Your past experience will be leveraged to enable and accelerate Vanta’s growth.

The GRC Policies team sits at the heart of Vanta’s product, powering the creation, management, and tracking of compliance policies throughout their lifecycle. This team is at the forefront of innovation, incorporating AI to enhance policy workflows and elevate our customers’ overall compliance programs. This is a unique opportunity to blend impactful software engineering with cutting-edge applied AI.

Responsibilities

  • Design APIs from first principles, ensuring they are intuitive and usable by both code and AI agents.
  • Make thoughtful trade-offs that balance business objectives, user experience, and long-term technical sustainability.
  • Mentor and guide fellow engineers, promoting best practices across the team.
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and raise the bar on engineering quality across the organization.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of industry experience with backend development.
  • Proven ability to design clean, effective internal APIs and services.
  • Hands-on experience with TypeScript, GraphQL, and MongoDB.
  • Demonstrated leadership of significant technical projects from inception through delivery.
  • A pragmatic approach to problem solving, with the ability to assess when to build versus buy, identify true customer needs, and execute with iteration in mind.
  • A product-minded engineer who empathizes with users and is driven to solve their problems.
  • Experience in building both early-stage (0 to 1) and scaling (1 to 10) systems with strong execution skills.
  • Previous experience applying AI in products, or a strong interest in exploring this space.

What Vanta Offers

  • 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

Note on Compensation: 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. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. #LI-remote

Company Information

Vanta started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming mor...

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

Skills

API Design
Backend Development
API Integration
AI Integration
Technical Leadership
Mentoring
Operational Excellence
Software Engineering Best Practices

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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