Backend Senior Software Engineer, Identity

Vanta is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Identity team, focusing on building and scaling the foundation of their security platform. This role is critical in developing authentication systems and authorization frameworks that power their enterprise-grade security solutions. The position offers a competitive salary range of $211K-$244K with equity and comprehensive benefits.

The Identity team tackles complex challenges at the intersection of security, scalability, and user experience. You'll be responsible for designing composable systems for user data modeling, implementing policy-based authorization, and establishing clean interface contracts for identity services. This work is fundamental to Vanta's success with enterprise customers, where robust identity management is essential.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll lead technical projects, mentor team members, and drive initiatives that improve the engineering organization's operational effectiveness. The role requires 8+ years of backend development experience, strong knowledge of authentication protocols, and expertise in building scalable platform services. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values decisive action and technical excellence.

Vanta offers an attractive benefits package including fully covered medical/dental/vision insurance, 16 weeks of parental leave, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements. The company's mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data through continuous security monitoring and verification. They serve thousands of companies, processing millions of API calls daily, making this an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale security infrastructure.