Principal Software Engineer

Vanta is a pioneering company in the security and compliance space, founded in 2018 with a mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. As a Principal Software Engineer in the Platform group, you'll play a crucial role across 6+ different teams, focusing on enabling engineering excellence throughout the organization. The position offers an opportunity to work on the company's Trust Management Platform, which helps thousands of companies maintain and demonstrate their security compliance.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in modern technologies like TypeScript, React, and Node.js. You'll be responsible for identifying and solving complex, high-impact problems while working with multiple stakeholders. The position demands someone who can balance immediate needs with long-term architectural decisions, particularly in the Platform group, which builds shared product services, frontend components, backend infrastructure, and internal developer tooling.

Vanta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $285K to $335K, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. The company maintains a flexible, remote-first culture while having offices in major tech hubs. This role is perfect for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in the security space while working with modern technologies and leading cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical leadership, a track record of successful large-scale projects, and the ability to mentor and uplevel engineering teams. You'll be joining a kind and talented team where security experience is valued but not required, as long as you bring strong engineering leadership capabilities and a willingness to learn.