Backend Senior Software Engineer, Identity - Vanta

Role Overview

As a Backend Senior Software Engineer on the Identity team at Vanta, you will be a crucial player in building and scaling the core identity platform that supports our entire security platform. You'll tackle exciting challenges at the intersection of security, scalability, and user experience. Your responsibilities will include designing robust authentication systems, developing fine-grained authorization frameworks, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure seamless integration. This role is perfect for someone passionate about building secure, scalable, and user-friendly identity solutions.

A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a team sync to discuss progress on current projects and address any roadblocks. You'll then dive into designing a new data model to represent complex user relationships within the identity system. After lunch, you'll participate in a design review with other engineers, providing feedback and ensuring the proposed solution aligns with Vanta's security and scalability goals. In the afternoon, you'll work on implementing a new feature for policy-based access control, writing clean and well-tested code. You'll finish the day by mentoring a junior engineer, sharing your knowledge and experience.

Why Remote U.S.?

Vanta embraces remote work, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in the U.S. This provides flexibility and work-life balance while enabling us to tap into a diverse talent pool. We foster a strong remote culture through regular virtual team meetings, online social events, and clear communication channels.

Career Path

At Vanta, we invest in our employees' growth. As a Senior Software Engineer, you can advance along a technical track, becoming a Staff Engineer or Principal Engineer, where you'll focus on architectural leadership and technical strategy. Alternatively, you can explore a management path, leading a team of engineers and shaping the future of our identity platform. We provide opportunities for continuous learning through training programs, conferences, and mentorship.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The estimated salary range for this role is $160,000 - $250,000 annually. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Generous parental leave policy
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Professional development budget
• Home office stipend
• Wellness benefits
• Company-sponsored social events

Security Culture at Vanta

Security is at the core of everything we do at Vanta. We foster a security-conscious culture where every employee is responsible for protecting customer data. We provide regular security training, conduct internal security audits, and encourage open communication about security risks. As a member of the Identity team, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the security and integrity of our platform.

How to Apply

If you're excited about building the future of identity management and want to join a talented and passionate team, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for Vanta. Visit our careers page to submit your application.

FAQ

1. What is Vanta's mission? Vanta's mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust.
2. What does the Identity team do? The Identity team builds the critical foundation that powers Vanta's entire security platform, focusing on authentication and authorization.
3. What are the key technologies used by the Identity team? We use a variety of technologies, including Go, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS).
4. What is Vanta's approach to remote work? Vanta is a remote-first company, providing flexibility and support for employees to work from anywhere in the U.S.
5. What opportunities are there for professional development? Vanta offers a professional development budget, training programs, and mentorship opportunities.
6. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.
7. What are the benefits of working at Vanta? Vanta offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, equity, health insurance, unlimited PTO, and more.
8. How does Vanta ensure security? Vanta fosters a security-conscious culture, provides regular security training, and conducts internal security audits.
9. What is the company culture like? Vanta has a kind and talented team with a collaborative and supportive work environment.
10. What are the growth opportunities at Vanta? Vanta is a rapidly scaling company with ample opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.