Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
The process was really pleasant and straightforward. I had a quick phone screen with the recruiter and a typical LeetCode coding first round. My virtual onsite was:
- Another LeetCode-type question
- An architecture interview
- A practical coding question (hour-and-a-half project with a member of their team)
- Two personality/working style interviews
Everyone was extremely nice and had great things to say about the company, which is why I joined!
Questions
Two leetcode mediums, architecture, behavioral, and a practical project
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Vanta Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Vanta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral15%
Negative45%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Vanta's Software Engineer interview process.
Vanta Work Experiences
5.0
Let's make caring about and proving security effortless
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
April 17, 2021
Pros: Team members are problem-focused. We are strategic about where we invest our resources so that we can simplify security and compliance the most for our customers.
People are thoughtful, considerate, and pragmatic. The company has strong product-market fit because the whole team always does their homework. This is only possible with strong collaboration.
There is a clear mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. And with the ability to find good product-market fit, it is exciting to see us make progress on this mission.
Cons: Today, our biggest challenge is to keep up the pace with market demand. We are constantly looking for ways to scale and evolve more effectively.
5.0
It’s good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, CA
September 8, 2025
Pros: Growing fast.
Decent engineers and product managers.
Good WLB.
Cons: I have nothing bad to say about this place.
5.0
IC3 (Mid-Level) SWE experience at Vanta
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
September 17, 2026
Pros: The company is on a rocket ship and is doing well. Leadership is aligned on what I believe will make the company succeed.
Lots of problems to solve where I personally won't get bored for 1+ year.
Good WLB in my experience for engineering where I never feel like I am being worked too hard, but have enough work to put in a good effort. No pressure from Leadership to work more or on weekends.
Cons: Lack of detail towards operations. Luckily Vanta still has a high bar towards paging, so pages are low, but low severities can be ignored or not diagnosed.
Like any startup, re-orgs are common and business priorities shift frequently.
- 5.0Let's make caring about and proving security effortlessSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAApril 17, 2021Pros: Team members are problem-focused. We are strategic about where we invest our resources so that we can simplify security and compliance the most for our customers. People are thoughtful, considerate, and pragmatic. The company has strong product-market fit because the whole team always does their homework. This is only possible with strong collaboration. There is a clear mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. And with the ability to find good product-market fit, it is exciting to see us make progress on this mission.Cons: Today, our biggest challenge is to keep up the pace with market demand. We are constantly looking for ways to scale and evolve more effectively.
- 5.0It’s goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CASeptember 8, 2025Pros: Growing fast. Decent engineers and product managers. Good WLB.Cons: I have nothing bad to say about this place.
- 5.0IC3 (Mid-Level) SWE experience at VantaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CASeptember 17, 2026Pros: The company is on a rocket ship and is doing well. Leadership is aligned on what I believe will make the company succeed. Lots of problems to solve where I personally won't get bored for 1+ year. Good WLB in my experience for engineering where I never feel like I am being worked too hard, but have enough work to put in a good effort. No pressure from Leadership to work more or on weekends.Cons: Lack of detail towards operations. Luckily Vanta still has a high bar towards paging, so pages are low, but low severities can be ignored or not diagnosed. Like any startup, re-orgs are common and business priorities shift frequently.
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