Senior Software Engineer, Applied AI

Vanta is revolutionizing internet security and consumer data protection through their Trust Management Platform. Founded in 2018, they've grown to become a leader in automated security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.

As a Senior AI Applied Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of Vanta's AI initiatives, working within a diverse team of product engineers, ML engineers, and security experts. The role combines deep technical expertise in LLM systems with practical application development, requiring both AI infrastructure development and hands-on implementation of AI-powered features.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of security automation through AI, working with cutting-edge technologies like LLM models, RAG implementation, and Agentic frameworks. You'll be responsible for building robust infrastructure and developer tools that enable efficient AI product development across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong capabilities in both AI systems and full-stack development. You'll need to be comfortable working across the entire technical stack and have experience with ML system optimization and evaluation.

Vanta offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $180K-$220K, equity, comprehensive benefits, and flexible remote work arrangements. The company maintains a strong focus on work-life balance with generous PTO policies and parental leave. Their offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney provide options for occasional in-person collaboration while maintaining a remote-first culture.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine their software engineering expertise with AI development in a mission-driven company that's making the internet safer for everyone. You'll have the opportunity to mentor others while working on meaningful problems at scale.