Lead Technical Recruiter, Engineering at Vanta

Role Overview

As a Lead Technical Recruiter, Engineering at Vanta, you will be a key player in scaling our engineering teams worldwide. Your mission is to help Vanta achieve its goal of enabling businesses to earn and prove trust by attracting and hiring top-tier technical talent. You will partner closely with senior engineering and executive leaders to shape hiring strategies, set assessment standards, and represent Vanta’s talent brand in the market. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in full-cycle technical recruiting, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for creating an exceptional candidate experience.

A Day in the Life

Your day-to-day activities will be diverse and impactful. You might start by meeting with engineering leaders to discuss hiring priorities and refine job descriptions. Next, you could be sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, attending virtual tech conferences, or engaging with candidates in Vanta’s talent community. A significant portion of your day will be spent conducting interviews, assessing candidate qualifications, and providing feedback to hiring managers. You'll also be analyzing recruitment data to identify trends and areas for improvement, as well as working on employer branding initiatives. Offer negotiation and closing will also be a regular part of the role. Finally, you will explore using AI tools to optimize sourcing and screening efforts.

Why Remote U.S.?

Vanta embraces remote work to attract the best talent across the United States. Being a remote-first company allows us to tap into diverse skill sets and perspectives, fostering a more innovative and inclusive work environment. Remote work provides flexibility, allowing employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. It also aligns with our mission to provide cutting-edge and accessible security solutions, reaching businesses wherever they are located. This role can be performed anywhere in the United States, offering the candidate the best quality of life.

Career Path

At Vanta, we believe in fostering growth and providing opportunities for career advancement. A successful Lead Technical Recruiter can advance into roles such as a Recruiting Manager, leading a team of recruiters and overseeing broader hiring strategies. Opportunities also exist in Talent Acquisition leadership, where you can influence overall talent strategy and drive organizational growth. Alternatively, you might specialize in a specific area of recruiting, such as executive search or employer branding.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package to attract and retain top talent. While the specific salary for this role is dependent on experience and location, the anticipated range is $140,000 - $220,000 annually. In addition to base salary, Vanta provides equity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans), 16 weeks of fully-paid parental leave, a health & wellness stipend, remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipends, commuter benefits for team members in SF and NYC, family planning benefits, and a matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting. We also offer flexible time off.

Vanta's Security Culture

Vanta’s mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust, and this starts from within. We promote a culture of security awareness and responsibility among our employees. Everyone at Vanta is encouraged to participate in security training and adhere to best practices for data protection and privacy. We believe security is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to maintaining a secure environment for our employees and customers.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced technical recruiter looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, stakeholder management, and your understanding of the technical talent landscape. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 posture.
2. What type of experience is Vanta looking for? Vanta is looking for candidates with 10+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including experience hiring engineering executives and IC leaders.
3. What are the key responsibilities of this role? Key responsibilities include owning full-cycle recruiting, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, setting assessment standards, and using data to drive decisions.
4. What benefits does Vanta offer? Vanta offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary and equity, health coverage, parental leave, stipends, commuter benefits, family planning benefits, and a 401(k) match.
5. Is this a remote position? Yes, this position is fully remote and can be performed anywhere in the United States.
6. What is Vanta's approach to security? Vanta promotes a culture of security awareness and responsibility, encouraging employees to participate in security training and adhere to best practices.
7. How does Vanta use AI in recruiting? Vanta encourages recruiters to use AI responsibly to amplify their skills, improve efficiency, and optimize sourcing and screening efforts.
8. What opportunities are there for career growth at Vanta? Opportunities include advancing to Recruiting Manager, Talent Acquisition leadership, or specializing in areas such as executive search or employer branding.
9. What is the interview process like at Vanta? The interview process typically includes initial screening, interviews with hiring managers and team members, and a final interview with executive leadership.
10. What is Vanta's culture like? Vanta has a kind and talented team. We value a strong growth mindset.