Vanta · 2 weeks ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer, GRC
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVanta is a company dedicated to helping businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will lead and mentor engineers, design APIs, and drive complex projects while contributing to the innovation of compliance policy workflows using AI.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceCyber SecurityInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Design APIs from first principles, ensuring they are intuitive and usable by both code and AI agents
Make thoughtful trade-offs that balance business objectives, user experience, and long-term technical sustainability
Mentor and guide fellow engineers, promoting best practices across the team
Lead initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and raise the bar on engineering quality across the organization
Qualification
Required
Have at least 8 years of industry experience with backend development
Proven ability to design clean, effective internal APIs and services
Hands-on experience with TypeScript, GraphQL, and MongoDB
Demonstrated leadership of significant technical projects from inception through delivery
A pragmatic approach to problem solving, with the ability to assess when to build versus buy, identify true customer needs, and execute with iteration in mind
A product-minded engineer who empathizes with users and is driven to solve their problems
Experience in building both early-stage (0 to 1) and scaling (1 to 10) systems with strong execution skills
Previous experience applying AI in products, or a strong interest in exploring this space
Benefits
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
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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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