[Remote] Staff Software Engineer - GRC Products at Vanta

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Compliance, Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Over 10 years of industry experience with deep expertise in one or more technical areas (e.g., frontend, databases, distributed systems, APIs, AI, etc.)
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives, driving strategic projects and improving organizational processes in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Mastery in system design and software architecture, with a strong ability to balance technical considerations and execution constraints
  • Extensive experience building user-facing SaaS products, catering to both startup and enterprise users
  • Expertise in building 0→1 products and solving large-scale challenges, especially in environments that prioritize a bias for action
  • Strong leadership and mentorship experience, consistently up-leveling teams and leading by example
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and advocate for technical decisions at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

  • Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects, laying the groundwork for building highly performant, reliable, and customizable systems with long-term impact
  • Drive a portfolio of complex initiatives with a duration spanning multiple quarters, ensuring iterative and sustainable impact across product areas
  • Rally cross-functional teams to drive initiatives to completion, even without direct management of team members
  • Make strategic decisions that prioritize long-term success, while influencing Vanta’s technical direction alongside senior engineers and leadership
  • Champion engineering excellence by continuously improving processes, methodologies, and technical practices across the organization
  • Guide teams on tough technical decisions, balancing tradeoffs and resolving conflicts
  • Address product, technical, and operational challenges with clear, impactful solutions
  • Serve as a cultural leader, modeling collaborative behaviors and mentoring engineers to elevate organizational performance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

software developmenttechnical leadershipsystem designcross-functional collaborationstrategic planningGRC

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position, but Vanta is only able to hire in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia.

What is the salary range for this Staff Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this role?

You will identify and lead large technical projects, drive complex multi-quarter initiatives, rally cross-functional teams, make strategic decisions, champion engineering excellence, guide technical decisions, and serve as a cultural leader.

What is the company culture like at Vanta?

Vanta has a kind and talented team that values collaborative behaviors, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement, with many successful engineers lacking prior security experience.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position?

Strong candidates have experience leading complex technical initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration, making strategic decisions, and championing engineering excellence, with the ability to mentor and influence without direct management.

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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