Senior Engineering Manager - Remote U.S.

About Vanta

At Vanta, we're on a mission to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe security should be continuously monitored and verified. We empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Our team is kind and talented, and while some have prior security experience, many thrive at Vanta without it.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams that deliver significant value to our customers and enable our business to scale. You will be instrumental in setting strategy, ensuring consistent and sustainable results, developing talented engineers, and cultivating a healthy, results-driven culture.

Vanta's rapid growth presents career-defining opportunities to accelerate your development and contribute to a rapidly scaling company. You'll play a crucial role in laying the groundwork for a successful engineering organization by developing foundational processes that enable our entire team to scale.

What You'll Do

• Drive significant impact for our customers and business by leading teams to deliver results consistently and sustainably.
• Build a best-in-class engineering team. Coach, mentor and create an environment where your team can do their best work and deliver for the business.
• Set direction and guide technical strategy, ensuring that your team is delivering long-term value aligned with Vanta’s business priorities.
• Work closely with Vanta’s customers and customer-facing teammates to build and ship high-value products and infrastructure.
• Play an integral role in laying the foundation for Vanta’s engineering culture.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Engineering Manager, your day might involve:

• Meeting with your team to discuss progress on current projects and address any roadblocks.
• Collaborating with product managers to define product roadmaps and prioritize features.
• Conducting one-on-one meetings with your direct reports to provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Participating in technical design reviews to ensure the quality and scalability of our systems.
• Working with other engineering leaders to develop and improve engineering processes and best practices.
• Interviewing candidates for open engineering positions.
• Analyzing data to identify areas for improvement in team performance and efficiency.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest technology trends and best practices in software engineering.
• Working with your team to explore how AI can improve their work and impact to the business.

Why Remote U.S.?

Vanta embraces a remote-first culture, allowing you to work from anywhere in the U.S. This provides flexibility and work-life balance, enabling you to thrive both personally and professionally. We believe that talent can be found anywhere, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Career Path

The Senior Engineering Manager role at Vanta offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. You can progress to Director of Engineering, leading multiple teams and driving strategic initiatives. Alternatively, you can specialize in a particular area of engineering management, such as technical leadership or people management.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace stipend
• Generous paid time off policy

Our Security Culture

Security is at the core of Vanta's mission. We foster a culture of security awareness and responsibility throughout the company. We believe that everyone plays a role in protecting our customers' data and ensuring the security of our systems.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager with a desire to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Vanta's mission? Vanta's mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust by continuously monitoring and verifying their security.
2. What is the company culture like? Vanta has a kind and talented team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
3. What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Engineering Manager? The key responsibilities include leading engineering teams, setting technical strategy, and fostering a healthy team culture.
4. What qualifications are required for this role? The qualifications include 5+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager, experience leading teams of 15-20+, and strong decision-making skills.
5. What is the salary range for this role? The salary range is competitive and will be discussed during the interview process.
6. What benefits does Vanta offer? Vanta offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, and a health & wellness stipend.
7. What is the remote work policy? Vanta embraces a remote-first culture, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the U.S.
8. What opportunities for career growth are available? The Senior Engineering Manager role offers opportunities for advancement to Director of Engineering or specialization in a particular area of engineering management.
9. How does Vanta ensure security? Vanta fosters a culture of security awareness and responsibility throughout the company.
10. How do I apply for this role? Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.