Vanta

Staff Software Engineer, Design Systems

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess over 9 years of industry experience with deep expertise in frontend development, design systems, accessibility, app performance, or runtime. Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives, drive strategic projects, and improve organizational processes in fast-paced environments is required. Mastery in system design and software architecture, with an emphasis on user experience and accessibility standards, along with a strong sense of design craft, is essential. Extensive experience building developer tooling and abstractions for user-facing experiences, expertise in debugging and supporting frontend platform tooling, and strong leadership and mentorship experience are also necessary. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and advocate for technical decisions at all organizational levels are required.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will drive the long-term technical strategy for the Design Systems team, leading complex initiatives and making high-impact decisions. They will advise on UI/UX best practices and standards, build, maintain, and update shared UI components, and educate engineers on UX and Design System guidance. The role involves supporting product team use cases by building new shared patterns or updating guidance, identifying and leading large technical projects for performant and reliable systems, and leading key technical decisions for the system's stance. Responsibilities also include rallying cross-functional teams to drive initiatives to completion, addressing product and technical challenges with impactful solutions, and serving as a cultural leader by modeling collaborative behaviors and mentoring engineers.

Skills

UI/UX best practices
UI components
Testing
Documentation
Design Systems
Leadership
Technical Strategy
Cross-functional collaboration

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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