Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Security - Remote Canada

About Vanta

At Vanta, we're dedicated to helping businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be continuously monitored and verified, and we empower companies to practice better security and demonstrate it with ease. Our team is composed of kind and talented individuals, many of whom have thrived at Vanta without prior security experience.

About the Job

As a Senior Software Engineer on Vanta’s Infrastructure & Security team, you’ll play a crucial role in providing a platform that powers the scalability, performance, and reliability of Vanta’s core systems. With our rapidly growing customer base, we need infrastructure that can scale with us without sacrificing speed or developer productivity. You'll be working on distributed systems, infrastructure primitives, and security enhancements that enable our engineers to ship reliable software at scale.

This team has a significant impact across all of product engineering, touching every corner and compounding in value. We simplify the process for engineers to diagnose bugs, build features, and deliver value to customers quickly and safely.

Vanta engineers design and develop new product functionality and infrastructure using modern frameworks and tooling, including TypeScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Github Actions, and various AWS services such as Fargate and ECS.

If you're excited about working at the intersection of infrastructure and security, we encourage you to apply!

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

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable infrastructure to support rapid growth in data volume, service usage, and engineering velocity.
• Lead projects across our cloud infrastructure, including container orchestration (e.g., AWS Fargate, ECS), monitoring and alerting systems, networking, and database maintenance.
• Implement and maintain core security infrastructure and controls including service-to-service authentication, secrets management, application security primitives (e.g., rate-limiting, encryption libraries, etc.), and infrastructure hardening.
• Identify and solve complex scalability and performance challenges, particularly related to service reliability and data throughput.
• Partner closely with Security Engineering to implement infrastructure that supports best-in-class security and compliance practices.
• Drive infrastructure design reviews and provide technical guidance on architectural decisions and trade-offs.
• Work with talented and kind engineers to make a significant impact on our customer base, enabling them to improve their security and prove it.
• Contribute to building Vanta’s engineering culture as we grow.

Qualifications

• You’ve played technical leadership roles on Infrastructure or platform teams.
• You have experience with infrastructure, AWS services, and scaling platforms in fast-growing environments.
• You care deeply about performance and reliability.
• You’re thoughtful about trade-offs and have good product sense when creating new infrastructure.
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Security, your day might involve:

• Collaborating with other engineers and product managers to define infrastructure requirements for new features.
• Designing and implementing scalable and secure solutions using AWS services and modern tooling.
• Participating in code reviews and providing feedback to ensure code quality and security.
• Troubleshooting and resolving performance and reliability issues.
• Contributing to the development of automation tools and processes to improve efficiency.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in infrastructure and security.
• Attending team meetings and sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Why Remote - Canada?

Vanta embraces remote work, allowing you to contribute to our mission from anywhere in Canada. This offers flexibility, work-life balance, and the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of talented individuals. We provide the tools and resources you need to be successful in a remote environment.

Career Path

At Vanta, we are committed to your professional growth. As a Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Security, you can advance to roles such as Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager. We provide opportunities for you to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and contribute to the success of our company.

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Remote work flexibility
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employee assistance program
• Home office stipend
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Security Culture

Security is at the core of everything we do at Vanta. We foster a culture of security awareness and accountability, where everyone is responsible for protecting our systems and data. We provide training and resources to help our employees stay informed about the latest security threats and best practices.

How to Apply

If you're excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you.

FAQ

1. What is Vanta's mission? Vanta's mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust by empowering them to practice better security and demonstrate it with ease.
2. What technologies does Vanta use? Vanta uses modern frameworks and tooling, including TypeScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Github Actions, and various AWS services such as Fargate and ECS.
3. What is the company culture like? Vanta has a kind and talented team, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
4. What are the opportunities for career growth? Vanta is committed to your professional growth and offers opportunities to advance to roles such as Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager.
5. Does Vanta offer remote work options? Yes, Vanta embraces remote work, allowing you to contribute to our mission from anywhere in Canada.
6. What benefits does Vanta offer? Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
7. How does Vanta ensure security? Security is at the core of everything we do at Vanta, and we foster a culture of security awareness and accountability.
8. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.
9. What is the work-life balance like at Vanta? Vanta is committed to providing a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance.
10. How does Vanta support employee growth? Vanta provides opportunities for employees to expand their skills, take on new challenges, and contribute to the success of our company through mentorship programs, training, and professional development opportunities.