Backend Senior Software Engineer, Identity

Vanta is a rapidly growing security company focused on securing the internet and protecting consumer data through continuous monitoring and verification. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer on the Identity team, you'll play a crucial role in building and scaling the foundation of Vanta's security platform.

The position focuses on two core pillars: authentication systems for secure platform access and authorization frameworks for fine-grained permission controls. You'll be tackling complex challenges at the intersection of security, scalability, and user experience while working with enterprise-grade identity management systems.

Your responsibilities will include leading complex technical projects, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members. You'll be instrumental in designing composable and extensible systems for complex user data modeling and supporting the evolution toward policy-based authorization. The role requires strong expertise in authentication protocols, identity federation concepts, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of backend development experience, with deep knowledge of authentication protocols (OIDC, SAML) and authorization frameworks. You should have a proven track record of building scalable platform services and managing complex technical migrations while maintaining system stability.

Vanta offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $211K-$244K, equity, comprehensive benefits including 100% covered medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, 16 weeks of parental leave, and flexible work arrangements. You'll be joining a kind and talented team that values decisive action and getting things done, while contributing to Vanta's mission of making security continuous and transparent for thousands of companies.