Senior Software Engineer II, Foundations - Vanta

Role Overview

At Vanta, we're dedicated to helping businesses build and maintain trust by making security continuous and easily verifiable. As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Foundations team, you'll be at the core of our architecture, building and maintaining the systems that power Vanta's products. You'll be responsible for ensuring the scalability and reliability of our core data systems, playing a vital role in enabling Vanta's compliance and auditing experiences.

Day in the Life

Your day will involve a mix of:

• Designing and implementing improvements to our data systems to handle increasing scale.
• Collaborating with product and design teams to understand customer needs.
• Writing code, testing, and deploying features to production.
• Participating in code reviews and mentoring junior engineers.
• Investigating and resolving production issues.
• Contributing to the evolution of our data models and storage strategies.
• Exploring and integrating AI tools to improve efficiency and impact.

Why Remote U.S.?

Vanta embraces remote work, recognizing that talent exists everywhere. This remote position allows you to contribute to Vanta's mission from anywhere in the U.S., providing flexibility and work-life balance while staying connected with a collaborative team. Vanta provides stipends for remote work equipment and internet to make your remote work experience optimal.

Career Path

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you'll have opportunities to grow your technical skills, leadership abilities, and impact on Vanta's success. Potential career paths include:

• Staff Engineer: Focus on technical leadership and cross-team initiatives.
• Engineering Manager: Lead and manage a team of engineers.
• Architect: Define the technical vision and strategy for Vanta's architecture.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous parental leave.
• Health & wellness, remote work, and internet stipends.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays.

Security Culture at Vanta

Security is at the heart of Vanta's mission, and we foster a strong security culture internally. We believe that everyone plays a role in maintaining our security posture. You'll be encouraged to participate in security training, contribute to security best practices, and help identify and mitigate potential risks.

How to Apply

If you're a passionate and experienced backend engineer who's excited about building scalable and reliable systems, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you're interested in joining Vanta.

FAQ

1. What technologies does the Foundations team use? We primarily use [list technologies used by the team].
2. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves [describe interview process].
3. What opportunities are there for professional development? Vanta provides opportunities for professional development through [describe opportunities].
4. What is the team culture like? The Foundations team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on delivering high-quality solutions.
5. How does Vanta support remote employees? Vanta provides stipends for remote work equipment and internet, as well as regular virtual team building activities.
6. What are the expectations for using AI in this role? We encourage the responsible and ethical use of AI to enhance productivity and improve outcomes.
7. What does Vanta do for DE&I? Vanta is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
8. How is performance measured at Vanta? Performance is measured through [list performance measurements].
9. What opportunities are there to grow at Vanta? Vanta encourages internal promotions and skill development.
10. What are the core values at Vanta? Vanta values [list core values].