Vanta · 2 weeks ago
Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expVanta is a company dedicated to helping businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. As a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you will work closely with customers to understand their needs, design solutions, and ensure successful adoption of Vanta's platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceCyber SecurityInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with customers to understand their technical goals and translate them into actionable solutions
Design and implement integrations, data transformations, and reporting workflows that extend Vanta’s platform to customer-specific use cases
Work hands-on across the stack — from APIs and SDKs to infrastructure configuration — to ensure smooth deployment, adoption, and performance
Partner closely with Solution Architects and product engineering teams to align on technical requirements, influence roadmap priorities, and share field insights
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across integrations, data pipelines, and application layers
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, enabling them to maximize the value and security impact of Vanta’s platform
Contribute to Vanta’s technical and customer success culture by documenting best practices and mentoring teammates
Qualification
Required
5-10+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in customer-facing or deployment-oriented roles
Comfortable coding in one or more modern languages (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Go, or similar) and working with APIs, data systems, and integrations
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems and adapt Vanta's products and platform to them
Enjoy working directly with customers; ranging from technical engineers to security and compliance leaders, and thrive in fast-changing, high-impact environments
Collaborate effectively with Solution Architects, product engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Interest in security, compliance, or SaaS infrastructure; prior experience in these domains is a plus, but not required
Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% of the time for customer engagements, on-site implementations, or strategic planning sessions
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
Benefits
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!
Company
Vanta
Vanta is a trust management platform that automates compliance and risk management.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (23)
2024 (6)
2023 (4)
2022 (10)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$503MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementSequoia CapitalCrowdStrike
2025-07-23Series D· $150M
2024-07-24Series C· $150M
2023-05-10Series B
Leadership Team
Christina Cacioppo
Cofounder and CEO
David Eckstein
Chief Financial Officer
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