Staff Engineer, Third Party Risk Management - Trust at Vanta

At Vanta, we're on a mission to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe continuous security monitoring and verification are essential, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Our team is talented and kind, with a mix of security experts and those who've found success at Vanta without prior security experience.

The Trust Product area at Vanta focuses on features that help our customers demonstrate the trust and credibility of their security programs. This includes our Third Party Risk Management product, which simplifies and automates risk processes, enabling efficient workflows and informed risk decisions from a central platform.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll drive key strategic initiatives across engineering, deliver significant value to our customers and business, and champion engineering excellence and culture. In this role on the Trust team, you'll work on high-impact initiatives in rapidly growing areas of the business, making a major difference for our largest customers.

Our business has demonstrated incredible product-market fit and effective monetization since day one. We’re growing at a rapid pace, creating career-defining opportunities for engineers to accelerate their growth and contribute to a rapidly scaling company.

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Role Overview

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead large-scale, multi-team initiatives from end to end. This includes defining technical direction and architecture, collaborating with leadership across Engineering, Product, and Design, and mobilizing multiple teams of engineers to deliver complex features. You must lead with influence, mentor engineers at all levels, proactively unblock others, influence organizations to improve code quality or uplevel your team, and ship features. This position requires deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset.

A Day in the Life

• Start your day by reviewing project progress and addressing any immediate roadblocks for your team.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine product requirements and ensure technical feasibility.
• Participate in technical design reviews to ensure architectural alignment and code quality.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills.
• Contribute to code development, focusing on the most complex and critical components.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve our engineering practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and timelines.
• Identify and address technical debt, ensuring the long-term health of our codebase.
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support our production environment.

Why Remote Canada?

Vanta embraces remote work, understanding that talent exists everywhere. Canada offers a deep pool of skilled engineers and a thriving tech community. By hiring remotely in Canada, we can tap into this talent pool and build a more diverse and inclusive team. Working remotely allows you to balance your work and personal life, contributing to a more fulfilling career.

Career Path

The Staff Engineer role at Vanta is a senior leadership position within the engineering organization. From here, you can advance to roles such as Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Architect. Vanta is committed to providing opportunities for growth and development, and we encourage our employees to take on new challenges and expand their skills. As Vanta continues to grow, there will be opportunities to lead larger teams, drive strategic initiatives, and make a significant impact on the company's success.

Salary & Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. The salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Professional development opportunities (training, conferences)
• Stock options
• Remote work flexibility
• Wellness programs
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan (401k with company match)
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Security Culture

At Vanta, security is at the core of everything we do. We foster a security-conscious culture where every employee is responsible for protecting our data and systems. We provide regular security training and awareness programs to keep our team up-to-date on the latest threats and best practices. We also encourage our employees to report any security concerns they may have, and we take all reports seriously. Our commitment to security is not just a matter of compliance; it's a fundamental part of our values.

How to Apply

If you're a talented and passionate Staff Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you're interested in working at Vanta. 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 continuously monitoring and verifying their security practices.

2. What does the Trust Product area do?

   The Trust Product area at Vanta focuses on features that help customers demonstrate the trust and credibility of their security programs.

3. What is Third Party Risk Management?

   Third Party Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors and partners.

4. What are the responsibilities of a Staff Engineer at Vanta?

   A Staff Engineer at Vanta is responsible for leading large-scale, multi-team initiatives, defining technical direction and architecture, and mentoring engineers at all levels.

5. What skills are required to be successful in this role?

   To be successful in this role, you'll need strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and a strategic mindset. You should also have experience with product delivery, system design, and stakeholder management.

6. What is the career path for a Staff Engineer at Vanta?

   From the Staff Engineer role, you can advance to roles such as Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Architect.

7. What are the benefits of working at Vanta?

   Vanta offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and stock options.

8. What is Vanta's security culture like?

   At Vanta, security is at the core of everything we do. We foster a security-conscious culture where every employee is responsible for protecting our data and systems.

9. How do I apply for this position?

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

10. Is this a remote position?

    Yes, this position is remote, based in Canada.