Staff Software Engineer, Vendor Risk Management

Vanta secures the internet and protects consumer data by providing continuous security monitoring and verification solutions.
Salida, CO 81201, USAAspen, CO 81611, USANew York, NY, USA
$238,000 - $280,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Vendor Risk Management

Vanta, a rapidly growing company focused on securing the internet and protecting consumer data, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Vendor Risk Management (VRM) team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on a product with a massive market potential of $5-$10B in ARR and 10.8% CAGR.

The position focuses on the Data Platform initiative, where you'll drive the vision for a solution that continuously retrieves and enriches vendor data. This is crucial for helping software buyers monitor risks across their vendor supply chain. The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring both deep technical expertise and business acumen.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for identifying and leading large technical projects, influencing high-ROI product features, and making strategic technical decisions that balance business priorities with user experience. The role requires 10+ years of industry experience, with a strong background in system design, architecture, and data modeling.

Vanta offers an attractive compensation package including a base salary range of $238K-$280K, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company provides 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits, 16 weeks of parental leave, 401(k) matching, and various other perks. The position is remote-friendly, with offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney.

The company has achieved strong product-market fit and is growing rapidly, offering significant opportunities for career growth. You'll join a kind and talented team where prior security experience is valued but not required. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a significant impact in the security and compliance space while working with cutting-edge technology and helping shape the future of vendor risk management.

Working at Vanta means being part of a mission-driven company that's transforming how businesses handle security and compliance. The company's culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for experienced engineers looking to make a meaningful impact while growing their careers.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Vendor Risk Management

  • Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects
  • Influence development of high-ROI product features and supporting infrastructure
  • Make effective tradeoffs considering business priorities, user experience, and technical foundation
  • Act as a cultural beacon and uplevel engineers across the organization

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Vendor Risk Management

  • 10+ years of industry experience
  • Experience leading large/complex projects across multiple quarters or teams
  • Experience with system design/architecture and data modeling
  • Experience building user-facing SaaS products
  • Experience building 0→1 products and solving large scale problems
  • Extensive mentorship experience
  • Experience with data pipelines and data systems (plus)
  • Experience with ML and AI (plus)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Vendor Risk Management

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
  • 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
  • Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours and location
  • Open PTO policy
  • 11 paid holidays in the US

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