Software Engineer, Backend

Vanta secures the internet and protects consumer data by enabling companies to practice and prove better security through continuous monitoring and verification.
$146,000 - $172,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer, Backend

Vanta is a rapidly growing company focused on securing the internet and protecting consumer data through continuous security monitoring and verification. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in scaling our product and infrastructure. The position offers an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges while contributing to a mission-driven organization that has achieved strong product-market fit.

The role involves designing and implementing CI/CD systems, modernizing testing infrastructure, and solving scalability challenges. You'll be working with a kind and talented team, where prior security experience is valued but not required. The company emphasizes a bias for action and provides opportunities for significant impact on customer security outcomes.

Vanta started in 2018 in response to high-profile data breaches, creating solutions for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. They've evolved into a leading Trust Management Platform, serving thousands of companies. The position offers competitive compensation ($146,000 - $172,000), comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

This role is perfect for engineers who want to accelerate their growth in a fast-scaling environment while contributing to meaningful security solutions. You'll be part of building and maintaining critical infrastructure that enables companies to improve and demonstrate their security posture in real-time.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Backend

  • Design and build CI and build systems to ensure Vanta engineers are building robust product quickly
  • Modernize testing tooling and tighten iteration loops in the developer experience
  • Work on upcoming scalability problems related to build system and developer workflows
  • Support design reviews and communicate constraints
  • Pave the path for new critical infrastructure
  • Work with engineers to make impact on customer base

Requirements For Software Engineer, Backend

  • At least 3 years of industry experience
  • Experience with infrastructure challenges related to scale, reliability, and performance
  • Previous startup experience or worked in environment prioritizing bias for action
  • Previous experience working on greenfield projects
  • Interest in learning about security or prior experience in the space

Benefits For Software Engineer, Backend

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Industry-competitive compensation
  • 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
  • Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney

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