Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Remote U.S.

Role Overview

As a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE) at Vanta, you'll be a crucial link between our engineering, product, and customer success teams. Your primary responsibility will be working directly with Vanta's customers, understanding their unique technical needs, and extending the Vanta platform to solve their real-world problems. This role demands a strong foundation in software and systems engineering, combined with empathy for customer challenges and the ability to rapidly develop and deploy solutions. You'll collaborate closely with Solution Architects and internal product engineering teams, acting as a technical partner to drive software delivery and influence product direction based on customer insights.

The FDE role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a mix of hands-on coding, direct customer interaction, and strategic problem-solving. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full stack, from APIs and SDKs to infrastructure configuration, ensuring smooth deployment, adoption, and performance of Vanta solutions. Your contributions will directly impact customer success and the overall growth of Vanta.

Day in the Life

Here’s a glimpse into a typical day for a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Vanta:

• Morning: Start the day by reviewing customer support tickets and identifying urgent technical issues. Participate in a stand-up meeting with the FDE team to discuss ongoing projects and roadblocks.
• Mid-day: Work with a customer to understand their specific integration requirements. Design and implement a custom data transformation workflow using Python to extract and format data for Vanta's reporting system.
• Afternoon: Collaborate with a Solution Architect to plan a new integration project for a key customer. Contribute to the development of a new SDK feature in TypeScript to simplify integration with a third-party security tool.
• Late Afternoon: Troubleshoot a performance issue in a data pipeline. Document best practices for common integration scenarios and share them with the team.

Why Remote U.S.?

Vanta embraces a remote-first culture, recognizing that talent exists everywhere. Being a remote FDE in the U.S. offers several advantages:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the U.S., allowing you to balance your work and personal life effectively.
• Access to Diverse Talent: Vanta can tap into a wider pool of skilled engineers across the country, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the team.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Vanta utilizes modern communication tools and practices to ensure seamless collaboration among remote team members.
• Customer Proximity: Being located in the U.S. allows for better responsiveness and availability to our U.S.-based customers.

Career Path

The Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer role offers a clear path for career growth within Vanta. Depending on your interests and skills, you can progress in several directions:

• Principal FDE: Become a technical leader within the FDE team, mentoring junior engineers and driving complex integration projects.
• Solutions Architect: Transition into a Solutions Architect role, focusing on the strategic design and implementation of Vanta solutions for enterprise customers.
• Product Engineering: Move into a product engineering role, contributing to the core development of Vanta's platform and features.
• Engineering Management: Lead and manage a team of FDEs, guiding their technical development and ensuring customer success.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package to attract and retain top talent. The salary range for a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer typically falls between $120,000 and $220,000 annually, depending on experience and location. In addition to salary, Vanta provides:

• Equity: Participate in Vanta's equity program, allowing you to share in the company's success.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited paid time off to recharge and pursue personal interests.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for new parents.
• Professional Development: A dedicated budget for professional development, including courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Home Office Stipend: A stipend to help you set up a comfortable and productive home office.
• Wellness Benefits: Access to wellness programs and resources to support your physical and mental health.

Security Culture

Security is at the core of Vanta's mission, and we foster a strong security culture throughout the company. As an FDE, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the security and compliance of Vanta's solutions and customer environments. We provide ongoing security training and awareness programs to keep our employees up-to-date on the latest threats and best practices.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and contributing to a rapidly growing company, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through the Vanta careers page. In your cover letter, highlight your relevant experience and explain why you're a good fit for the Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer role.

FAQ

1. What is Vanta? Vanta helps businesses earn and prove trust by continuously monitoring and verifying their security posture.
2. What are the key responsibilities of an FDE? Designing and implementing integrations, data transformations, and reporting workflows for Vanta customers.
3. What technical skills are required for this role? Proficiency in languages like TypeScript, Python, or Go, and experience with APIs, data systems, and integrations.
4. What is the work environment like at Vanta? Collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced.
5. What opportunities are there for career growth? Clear paths for advancement into roles like Principal FDE, Solutions Architect, Product Engineering, or Engineering Management.
6. What is Vanta's approach to remote work? Vanta is a remote-first company, embracing flexibility and collaboration through modern communication tools.
7. What kind of security experience do I need? While prior security experience is a plus, it's not required. We value strong software engineering skills and a willingness to learn.
8. How does Vanta support employee well-being? Comprehensive health insurance, unlimited PTO, wellness programs, and a home office stipend.
9. What is the interview process like? Typically involves a phone screen, technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.
10. Where can I learn more about Vanta's engineering team? Visit the Vanta Engineering Blog.