Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems - Vanta (Remote - Canada)

About Vanta

At Vanta, we're dedicated to helping businesses establish and maintain trust. We believe that security should be a continuous process of monitoring and verification. Our platform empowers companies to practice better security and demonstrate it easily. We foster a kind and talented team, where individuals with diverse backgrounds can thrive, regardless of prior security experience.

About the Design Systems Team

The Design Systems team is on a mission to empower internal teams with the tools they need to create consistent, high-quality user experiences that delight our customers. We ensure that our components meet product requirements and maintain a consistent, intuitive, and premium look and feel across our rapidly growing engineering organization. This consistency is vital to Vanta's ongoing success.

The Role: Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Design Systems team, you will be a driving force behind complex initiatives. You'll provide technical leadership, amplify your skills by mentoring others, and elevate solutions across the organization. You will be responsible for building high-quality components, establishing UI/UX standards, and guiding engineers throughout Vanta.

Role Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Vanta's user interface and contribute to a world-class design system. You will be at the forefront of innovation, ensuring our platform is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining consistency, accessibility, and performance across all our products.

A Day in the Life

Here's what a typical day might look like for you:

• Start your day by reviewing the latest pull requests, providing feedback, and ensuring code quality.
• Participate in design system stand-up to discuss ongoing projects, challenges, and upcoming priorities.
• Work on building or updating a shared UI component, ensuring it meets accessibility standards and performs optimally.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to understand their needs and incorporate them into the design system.
• Mentor a junior engineer, guiding them through a complex problem or helping them improve their coding skills.
• Document new components and patterns to ensure they are easy to use and understand.
• Research new frontend technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Attend a meeting with the engineering leadership to discuss the design system roadmap and its impact on the overall product strategy.
• End the day by reflecting on your accomplishments and planning for the next day's tasks.

Why Remote - Canada?

Vanta embraces remote work and recognizes the incredible talent pool in Canada. By offering this role remotely, we can tap into a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We are committed to building a global team that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our customers. Working remotely allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance and contribute to Vanta's mission from anywhere in Canada.

Career Path

At Vanta, we are committed to supporting your professional growth. As a Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems, you can advance into roles such as Staff Engineer, Design Systems Architect, or Engineering Manager. We provide opportunities for training, mentorship, and leadership development to help you reach your full potential. We encourage you to take ownership of your career path and work with your manager to create a personalized development plan.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave programs and fertility benefits
• Home office stipend and wellness and learning & development stipends
• Unlimited vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Vanta-sponsored team events

Security Culture at Vanta

Security is at the core of everything we do at Vanta. We are committed to creating a secure and reliable platform for our customers. We foster a culture of security awareness, where every employee understands their role in protecting our data and systems. We provide regular security training and encourage employees to report any potential security vulnerabilities.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in design systems and a desire to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and skills, and tell us why you are excited about working at Vanta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Vanta's mission?

   Vanta's mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust by providing continuous security monitoring and verification.

2. What does the Design Systems team do?

   The Design Systems team builds and maintains the UI components and patterns used across Vanta's products, ensuring consistency 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 UI components, establishing UI/UX standards, mentoring engineers, and driving technical direction within the team.

4. What skills are required for this role?

   Required skills include deep expertise in frontend engineering, design systems, accessibility, TypeScript, React, and frontend performance optimization.

5. What is the career path for this role?

   Potential career paths include Staff Engineer, Design Systems Architect, or Engineering Manager.

6. What benefits does Vanta offer?

   Vanta offers a competitive salary, equity, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits, unlimited vacation, and other perks.

7. Is this a remote role?

   Yes, this is a remote role based in Canada.

8. What is Vanta's security culture like?

   Security is a top priority at Vanta, and we foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.

9. How does Vanta support employee growth and development?

   Vanta provides opportunities for training, mentorship, and leadership development to help employees reach their full potential.

10. What is the application process?

    To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.