In this role, you'll work on some of the core systems behind Vanta's Tests platform. You'll tackle problems around the reliability, correctness, and performance of Test execution, evolve the systems and abstractions that allow the platform to scale, and make it easier for other engineering teams to build on the Tests runtime. Many of these problems span multiple systems and teams and require a deep understanding of how the platform behaves in production.
What you’ll do as a Senior Software Engineer on the Evaluation Engine team at Vanta:
Own complex projects from problem definition and technical design through implementation, rollout, and operation
Design and evolve the backend systems, APIs, and data models used to run Tests and process their results
Improve the reliability, correctness, performance, and observability of the Tests runtime
Investigate complex production issues, identify root causes, and build durable solutions
Simplify existing systems and improve the abstractions and interfaces that other engineers build on
Collaborate with engineers across Vanta on problems that span systems and team boundaries
Give thoughtful feedback in design and code reviews, communicate technical tradeoffs, and help other engineers make good decisions
Mentor other engineers and contribute to the engineering culture of the team
How to be successful in this role
Have strong experience building and operating reliable, scalable backend systems in production
Have independently delivered complex technical projects where the problem or solution was not always well defined
Have strong systems thinking and fundamentals in backend system design, APIs, and data modeling
Be a strong debugger who can reason about correctness, reliability, performance, and scalability across complex systems
Make effective technical tradeoffs, take ownership of systems in production, and improve mature systems incrementally
Communicate technical decisions clearly, give thoughtful feedback on designs, and collaborate effectively with engineers across teams
Experience with TypeScript, GraphQL, MongoDB, and observability tools such as Datadog is a plus
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
Physical location: you must reside in, and perform all work exclusively from within, the United States, accessing systems only from U.S. locations.
Work Authorization Requirements: You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
What you can expect as a Vanta’n
Industry-competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Family planning benefits
Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
11 company-paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.
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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.
About Vanta
We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.
Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.
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