Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems at Vanta

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.

About the Design Systems Team

The Design Systems team is on a mission to build tooling that empowers internal teams to easily build consistent and high-quality user experiences that delight our customers. Ensuring our components meet product needs and keep the look and feel consistent, intuitive, and premium for our end customers across a quickly growing engineering org is key to Vanta's success.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Design Systems team at Vanta, you will drive complex initiatives, lead technical direction, and act as a force multiplier by leveraging your skills to uplevel solutions and work through others. You'll build high-quality components, establish UI/UX standards, and mentor engineers across the organization.

A Day in the Life

Here’s what a typical day might look like:

• Start your day by reviewing the latest pull requests, providing feedback on UI component implementations, and ensuring code quality.
• Participate in a Design Systems team meeting to discuss upcoming initiatives, design decisions, and technical challenges.
• Work on building a new shared UI component, ensuring it meets accessibility standards and integrates seamlessly with the existing design system.
• Collaborate with product engineers to understand their use cases and provide guidance on implementing design system components correctly.
• Mentor a junior engineer on best practices for component architecture and state management.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and approaches for improving frontend performance and user experience.

Why Remote?

Vanta embraces a remote-first work environment, recognizing the benefits of flexibility and access to a diverse talent pool. As a fully remote Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work from anywhere in the U.S., enjoying a better work-life balance and avoiding long commutes.
• Collaborate with talented engineers across different time zones, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to Vanta's mission of building a more secure and trustworthy internet from the comfort of your home office.

Career Path

At Vanta, we're committed to your professional growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems, you can progress along a technical or management career path. Here are some potential career advancement opportunities:

• Principal Engineer: Become a technical leader, driving innovation and shaping the future of Vanta's design system.
• Engineering Manager: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Architect: Focus on the overall architecture and scalability of Vanta's platform, ensuring it can handle the growing demands of our customers.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary: The estimated salary range for this role is $140,000 - $220,000 annually.
• Equity: You'll receive equity in Vanta, allowing you to share in the company's success.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Vanta covers 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vanta provides generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Parental Leave: Enjoy 16 weeks of paid parental leave to bond with your new child.
• Work From Home Stipend: Receive a stipend to set up your home office.
• Learning and Development Budget: Invest in your professional growth with a dedicated learning and development budget.
• Wellness Stipend: Prioritize your well-being with a wellness stipend to cover gym memberships, fitness classes, or other wellness activities.

Security Culture

Vanta fosters a strong security culture, emphasizing the importance of data protection and privacy. As a Vanta'n, you'll be expected to adhere to security best practices and contribute to a secure development environment. We provide ongoing security training and awareness programs to ensure that all employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to protect our customers' data.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about design systems, user experience, and building high-quality software, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems position at Vanta. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your experience with frontend engineering, design systems, and accessibility, as well as your leadership and communication skills.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Vanta? Vanta helps businesses earn and prove trust by continuously monitoring and verifying their security posture.
2. What does the Design Systems team do? The Design Systems team builds tooling that empowers internal teams to easily create consistent and high-quality user experiences.
3. What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer on the Design Systems team? Key responsibilities include building and maintaining UI components, establishing UI/UX standards, and mentoring engineers across the organization.
4. What skills and experience are required for this role? We're looking for candidates with 5-8 years of experience in frontend engineering, design systems, and accessibility, as well as strong expertise in TypeScript, React, and component architecture.
5. Is this a remote position? Yes, this is a fully remote position based in the U.S.
6. What are the benefits of working remotely at Vanta? Remote work at Vanta offers flexibility, access to a diverse talent pool, and a better work-life balance.
7. What are the career advancement opportunities at Vanta? Potential career paths include Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Architect.
8. What is the salary range for this role? The estimated salary range for this role is $140,000 - $220,000 annually.
9. What is Vanta's security culture like? Vanta fosters a strong security culture, emphasizing data protection and privacy.
10. How do I apply for this position? Submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.