Principal Software Engineer, GRC - Remote Canada

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

Vanta’s team and technology surface are growing quickly, and it’s essential that we invest in the right abstractions and systems to enable us to scale with our business. Our business has found incredible product-market fit and has monetized effectively since the day we signed our first customer. We’re growing at a blistering pace, which presents career-defining opportunities for engineers to accelerate their growth and to contribute to a rapidly-scaling company.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll identify key engineering-wide, org-level strategic technical initiatives and set the tone for overall engineering excellence and culture. This role focuses on our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) product, which helps customers scale their GRC programs with streamlined workflows, AI, and continuous control monitoring. We are revolutionizing the way customers operate their programs through collaboration, audit experience, personnel compliance, reporting, and IT risk.

Visit our Vanta Engineering Blog to learn more about what our team is working on!

Please note we are only able to hire in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia.

Role Overview

As a Principal Software Engineer in our GRC product team, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our platform. You will work on challenging problems related to governance, risk, and compliance, utilizing modern technologies to build cutting-edge solutions that help our customers manage their security posture effectively.

A Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into what your typical day might look like:

• Start your day by reviewing the progress of ongoing projects and identifying any potential roadblocks.
• Participate in a stand-up meeting with your team to discuss daily goals and coordinate efforts.
• Spend several hours coding, designing new features, and refactoring existing code.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Research new technologies and approaches to improve our platform.
• Attend meetings to discuss architectural changes and plan future development efforts.
• End your day by documenting your work and preparing for the next day's activities.

Why Remote Canada?

Vanta embraces remote work, and we are excited to expand our team in Canada. Working remotely offers numerous benefits:

• Flexibility: Enjoy a better work-life balance with the ability to set your own schedule and work from anywhere in Alberta, Ontario, or British Columbia.
• Productivity: Create a workspace that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity.
• Cost Savings: Save time and money on commuting.
• Access to Talent: We can tap into a wider pool of talented engineers across Canada.

Career Path

At Vanta, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll have opportunities to advance your career in several directions:

• Technical Leadership: Continue to grow your technical expertise and lead larger, more complex projects.
• Engineering Management: Transition into a management role, leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
• Architect: Focus on designing and implementing the overall architecture of our platform.
• Product Management: Leverage your technical expertise to influence product strategy and roadmap.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Equity in a rapidly growing company
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development budget
• Wellness stipend
• Remote work flexibility
• 401(k) with company match

Security Culture

At Vanta, security is at the core of everything we do. We foster a strong security culture by:

• Providing ongoing security training and awareness programs.
• Encouraging employees to report security vulnerabilities.
• Following secure coding practices.
• Conducting regular security audits and assessments.
• Implementing robust security controls to protect our data and systems.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced software engineer who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Vanta?

   Vanta helps businesses earn and prove trust by continuously monitoring and verifying their security posture.

2. What does the GRC product do?

   Our GRC product helps customers scale their governance, risk, and compliance programs with streamlined workflows, AI, and continuous control monitoring.

3. What technologies does Vanta use?

   We use modern frameworks and tooling, including TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Terraform.

4. What is the company culture like?

   Vanta has a kind and talented team with a collaborative and supportive work environment.

5. What are the growth opportunities?

   We offer opportunities for growth in technical leadership, engineering management, architecture, and product management.

6. Is this a fully remote position?

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

7. What is the interview process like?

   Our interview process typically involves a phone screen, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.

8. How does Vanta support remote employees?

   We provide remote employees with the tools and resources they need to be successful, including a home office stipend and flexible work arrangements.

9. What is Vanta's approach to security?

   Security is at the core of everything we do, and we foster a strong security culture by providing ongoing training and implementing robust security controls.

10. What makes Vanta a great place to work?

    Vanta is a great place to work because of our mission, our talented team, and our commitment to employee growth and development.