Vanta

Staff Software Engineer - GRC, Program Definition

United States

$238,000 – $280,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software Development, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $238K - $280K

Vanta is a company dedicated to securing the internet and protecting consumer data. They empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. The GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) organization is responsible for developing and maintaining Vanta’s core product offerings, supporting enterprise customers and building products that integrate seamlessly with their existing security and compliance programs. As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll drive technical strategy, lead complex initiatives, and make high-impact decisions. This role involves a mix of hands-on development, leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

  • Over 10 years of experience

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.

Company Information

  • Mission: To secure the internet and protect consumer data.
  • Product: Vanta’s core product offerings focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
  • Growth: Rapidly scaling company with career-defining opportunities.
  • Blog: Vanta Engineering Blog (to learn more about what the team is working on)

Skills

Technical strategy
Large-scale project leadership
System design and development
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical decision-making
Process improvement
Mentoring
Operational problem-solving

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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